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Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 121: Material Selection

Life of an Architect Podcast

Life of an Architect Podcast Ep. 121: Material Selection


By Bob Borson, FAIA | March 20, 2023

When you think of a building – whatever scale or project type – the items that go into creating that building are most frequently associated with the materials that are selected that define the appearance of the building. Brick, glass, wood, and metal are all great choices. But the decision on what to clad your project in goes a long way toward deciding things beyond the appearance. Welcome to Life of an Architect Episode 121: Material Selection. 

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