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Innovation through design: Understanding the challenges, improving the practices of using new materials application in the building industry
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In recent years, in addition to new forms of architectural expression, new means of conceptual and material production have significantly affected architectural thinking. Materials have regained a predominant role developed mainly by technological experiments and become key aspect of culture, innovation and experimentation. Although the application of materials is a fundamental determinant of buildings representation, in order to develop a successful design solution, emerging materials, systems, technologies and precedents must be considered. This research focuses on understanding new material development in material industries and on the material selection process for architectural projects. The aim is to identify and analyze the challenges of using new materials application.
In order to accelerate innovation in the building industry, the initial step is to reduce barriers of using new materials application, such as liability of long-term performance risk. The proposed approach (stated in this research) is to define a new role for (industrial) design that will facilitate new ways of communication (between architects, designers and materials industries) from idea creation to product and design development. This study will explore and seek to answer this main question: "If innovative materials application in architectural projects depends on the liability risk, how can industrial design act as a bridge/facilitator to assist in reducing the challenges of using and introducing new materials in the building industry?" -
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- 2014-01-01
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