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The modern architecture, a consequence of the industrial revolution evolved in
response to new industrialized materials and technologies resulting in the plane Let's Breathe
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and sleek facades shunting ornamentation and rejecting earlier traditional styles, Buildings By
materials, and techniques of construction. The material helps in attaining the Using Natural
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physical form of a design. Building materiality is the only factor which is tangible in
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feelings that can be controlled by selecting the right material. For instance, the
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warm feeling o ered by wood, an emotion of joy and comfort, or the cold feeling Architecture
o ered by the metals, or the raw feeling o ered by concrete. Selection of
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1. Concrete In Modern Architecture Designer?

The material that's the backbone of the modern architecture, concrete is

composed of cement, ne and coarse aggregates bonded together in a xed ratio.
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The compound can be easily molded into the desired form using the appropriate
sca olding, forming a column, beam, slab, foundation etc. The brutal material
inspired one of the greatest architect Le Corbusier. The further research about
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concrete has led to the development of more materials like durable concrete,
high-performance concrete, self-healing concrete, translucent concrete and   
bendable concrete.

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3.Steel In Modern Architecture

Steel is the material that can be used as a structural material as well as a visible
material. Its property of withstanding tensile forces makes it an e ective structural
material, as an R.C.C. reinforcement as well as structural materials such as space
frames, I-section beams, trusses etc. Additionally, it is used as window and door
frames, handrails, balustrades, door handles, etc. Steel as a building material
possess the qualities like durability, strength, lightweight, can be recycled, can
withstand the variance in climatic conditions.

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4. Glass In Modern Architecture

The modernistic material used to achieve transparency and light, the glass, is the
most common façade element which o ers both visibility as well as protection
from the changing climate. The architecture specimens, the Farnsworth House by
Mies van der Rohe and the Glasshouse by Phillip Johnson justify the extent of the
application of glass as a building material. The researchers have been able to
develop the glass with a lower U-value, high thermal insulation property, which
suits the environment and helps in decreasing the energy requirement of a
building.

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5. Aluminum In Modern Architecture

Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal abundantly available. It is not readily available
and is to be extracted from the bauxite ore. Possession of qualities like high
strength to weight ratio, air tightness, ease in fabrication and assembling, low
handling and transportation cost, high re ectivity, corrosion resistance and its
behavior at extreme temperature, makes it an appropriate construction material.
Usually, the glass façade of modern buildings is supported by sturdy and
lightweight aluminum framework. The building industry has developed a new
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material called the ‘transparent aluminum’ which o ers excellent transparency as

well as form in architecture. Transbay Transit Centre, San Francisco has updated
its façade from glass to transparent aluminum.

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6. Natural Stone In Modern Architecture

Stone being used since the time of evolution of mankind is still a trendy building
material. Despite its heaviness and bulkiness, it is appreciated in the building
industry because of its large variety of texture, color, and sizes. The material is
durable and naturally available.

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7.Wood In Modern Architecture

The only renewable building material who's addition in the building gives not just
the warm feeling but an emotion of joy and comfort share in designing when
compared with aesthetics and functionality. These speci c materials can
transform any space. Its high tensile strength, sound absorption and other
features like heat resistance and electrical resistance make it an exceptional
material to be used in modern architecture.

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8.Tiles Design In Modern Architecture

A modular unit, made up of hard materials such as ceramic, stone or even glass,
applied as a covering material over oors, walls, table tops etc. is an e cient
nishing material commonly used in modern buildings. Easy transportation, easy
repair, and availability of comfortable sizes and a variety of color and texture
make it a popular choice among the designers. Tile industry these days are
working towards the concept of recycling in order to attain the sustainability goals.

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