Choosing Architectural Materials

A primer on how to choose architectural building materials. In part 4 of the architecture short course I share my personal system for selecting materials and I walk you through the selection process for the case study residential project we’ve been following. **RESOURCES** for a detailed look and review of my new material storage system (shown in the opening scene) as well as my favorite print, video and supplier resources look for the companion video to be released in the next few days. Also check: The lesson is divided into five general categories: 1 - Physical characteristics 2 - Context 3 - Experiential qualities 4 - Cost 5 - Manufacturing concerns Each category can be thought of democratically, that is, none is necessarily more or less important than another. Your design will begin to suggest what materials best represent your ideas. Study the work of architects like Tadao Ando, Louis Kahn, Peter Zumthor,