Twentieth Century Building Materials

Description:

Developed under the aegis of the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service, Twentieth-Century Building Materials is the first in-depth survey of important construction materials used since 1900. Among the materials covered are glass block, stainless steel, plywood, decorative plastic laminates, linoleum, and gypsum board. Each essay, written by a contributing expert, offers insights into the materials.

subjects: glass block,  concrete,  stainless steel,  glass,  linoleum,  gypsum board,  terra cotta,  Building materials,  Conservation,  History