Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop: Bioclimatic Ceramic Assemblies IV Khan Omar

Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop: Bioclimatic Ceramic Assemblies IV presents terra cotta design research, conducted under the auspices of the annual Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop (ACAW), between architectural firms and terra cotta manufacturer Boston Valley Terra Cotta. The book presents a unique model for exploring the state of the art in terra cotta design through the production of experimental prototypes. It chronicles the work of architectural firms Kieran Timberlake, Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF), HKS, Payette, Pelli Clarke Pelli, SHoP Architects, Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM), Studios Architecture and two academic teams from Alfred University and the University at Buffalo.

Now in its fifth year, this invitation only workshop has teams collaborate with These include rain screen fa ade systems, urban sound devises, structures, massive wall systems and furniture.