Engineering the future: We need to start making better use of materials

Good designers can select the right material for the job, great designers select materials for overlapping uses.

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Alex Lynes

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Building Design

Materials are not just about applied finishes. By thinking about their structural, thermal and acoustic qualities, we can use them more effectively, writes Alex Lynes for Building Design.

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