Author Christopher Beorkrem shows how material performance drives the digital fabrication process and determines technique. He has recreated and dissected thirty-six of the most progressive works of architecture of the last few years, with perspectives from the designers so that you can learn from the successes and failures of each project. Including step-by-step diagrams and using consistent language and the simplest construction techniques, he identifies the important characteristics of each material, including connection types, relative costs, deformation, color, texture, finish, dimensional properties, durability, and weathering and waterproofing to link the design outcomes to form. The book is divided into five parts by material – wood, metal, concrete, hybrids, and recycled – to help you reference construction techniques for the fabrication machines you have on-hand.

Sanya is the Founder of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd based in Trinidad and operates in the capacity of Managing Director and Senior Consultant. She works with global affiliates in the areas of Reliability and Asset Management to bring these specialty niches to her clients. Sanya possesses a strong engineering background with a BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MSc in Engineering Asset Management. She has worked in the lubrication industry for the past several years and has used her engineering background to assist various industries with lubrication related issues both locally in Trinidad and Tobago, regionally and internationally. She has solved lubrication problems and provided training in the Automotive, Industrial, Marine, Construction, and Transportation sectors. Sanya is the first person (and first female) in her country (Trinidad & Tobago) and by extension the Caribbean to attain an ICML MLE (International Council for Machinery Lubrication Machinery Lubrication Engineer) certification.

Robert J. (Bob) Latino is currently CEO of Reliability Center, Inc. (RCI). RCI is a 49-year-old Reliability Consulting firm specializing in improving Equipment, Process and Human Reliability. Bob received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. Bob has been facilitating RCA analyses with his clientele around the world for over 36 years. He has taught well over 10,000 students in 25+ countries, the PROACT® Methodology and associated software solutions. He is author or co-author of seven (7) books related to RCA, Reliability, FMEA and/or Human Error Reduction. Mr. Latino is an internationally recognized author, trainer, software developer, lecturer, and practitioner of best practices in the field of Reliability Engineering with a specialty in all aspects of a holistic Root Cause Analysis (RCA) system. Bob currently serves on the Board of Directors for HPRCT (Human Performance, Root Cause & Trending - https://www.hprct.org/) Bob is also the Series Editor (Reliability Engineering Specialist) for CRC Press/Taylor & Francis (www.taylorandfrancis.com). His Series is entitled, ‘Reliability, Maintenance, and Safety Engineering: A Practical View of Getting Work Done Effectively’.