Check out Material ConneXion's recent publications. We also offer a selection of titles on materials, architecture and design, which will soon be available in our Online Bookstore.

Material ConneXion Subscribers receive a 10% discount on all book orders. 

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Materials Matter III

Publisher: Material ConneXion, Inc.
Publication Date: April 2009
$30.00 (softcover)

Materials Matter III, the compendium to our recent exhibition at the 2009 Salone del Mobile in Milan, provides an introduction to more than 100 of the most innovative and sustainable materials recently jurried into our library, as well as two essays on new trends in materials innovation and sustainability. 

Materials Matter II

Publisher: Material ConneXion, Inc.
Publication Date: April 2008
$30.00 (softcover)

Materials Matter II, the compendium to our recent exhibition at the 2008 Salone del Mobile in Milan, provides an introduction to more than 60 innovative materials and an overview of the latest trends in the field of Responsive Materials.  From materials that exhibit phase and color variations to those that undergo thermoelectric reactions and transfers of energy, responsive materials (aka "smart" materials) are loosely defined as materials that respond to external stimuli through a molecular change.  They have already found many successful applications in toys, apparel and electronics, but the opportunities for potential uses are endless.  As your go-to guide for the most recent advances in in this growing class of materials, Materials Matter is the perfect reference book for those looking to revolutionize their next product or design.

Ultra Materials: How Materials Innovation is Changing the World

By George M. Beylerian & Andrew H. Dent, Ph.D.
Edited by Bradley Quinn


Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication Date: December 2007
$75.00 (hardcover)

Using groundbreaking products and projects of recent years, our second book reveals the new application of cutting-edge materials in architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, product and vehicle design. Including interviews with designers such as David Adjaye, Hussein Chalayan, Zaha Hadid, Toyo Ito, Philippe Starck, and many more; an analysis of the transformative science being employed; and a window into the future of materials drawing on the ideas of leading experts.

Material ConneXion: The Global Resource of New and Innovative Materials for Architects, Artists and Designers

By George M. Beylerian & Andrew H. Dent, Ph.D.
Edited by Anita Moryadas

Published by: Thames & Hudson
Publication Date: 2005
$75.00 (hardcover)

The original Material ConneXion book includes quotes from 54 leading designers, architects, artists and thinkers worldwide, including Wolfgang Joop, Karim Rashid, Peter Marino, Greg Lynn, Gaetano Pesce and Philippe Starck, that reflect upon the role of materials in contemporary design and identify their favorite materials.  The book also contains a valuable reference section with a bibliography, glossary of technical terms, and lists of trade show and professional publication web sites.

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