Basics Materials

The Materiality of buildings and constructions is an important aspect of architectural design. The approach to and use of materials is a fundamental building block of architectural training.

Themes:

• Subjective effect of materials
• Haptic influences
• Use of materials
• Creative use of classical construction materials

The Materiality of buildings and constructions is an important aspect of architectural design. The approach to and use of materials is a fundamental building block of architectural training.

Themes:

• Subjective effect of materials
• Haptic influences
• Use of materials
• Creative use of classical construction materials

Peter Krebs is a freelance architect in Karlsruhe. From 1997 to 2002, he was a research associate for Professor Arno Lederer in the Department of Building Theory and Design at the Technical University in Karlsruhe. Since 2003 he has worked on projects and competitions in his own firm; he is also active as a judge of competitions. www.krebs-arch.de