Sustainable materials, processes and production / Rob Thompson ; photography by Martin Thompson
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TextSeries: The manufacturing guidesPublication details: London Thames & Hudson 2013Description: 224 s. ill. (chiefly col.) 24 cmISBN: - 9780500290712 (pbk.)
- Manufacturing guides sustainable materials, processes and production [Other title]
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| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book (loan) | Campus Karlskrona | 620.1 | Available | 080041486808 |
Includes bibliographical references and index
This is a reference guide for design students that provides an understanding of the environmental impact of materials, manufacturing processes and product lifecycles, and a guide on how to select and use them in an intelligent way. Divided into three easily referenced parts Materials, Processes and Lifecycle the book is packed with practical information and in-depth analysis on 15 materials, 14 processes and six production lifecycles. Each material, process or production lifecycle features a full technical description, concise notes for the designer on its suitability, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and environmental impact, and fully illustrated, step-by-step case studies showing a product, component or material being manufactured by a leading international supplier