Title: Twentieth Century Building Materials
First published: December 1, 1995
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