Book review:
“Decorative and Innovative Use of Concrete”
The book “Decorative and Innovative Use of Concrete” is a broadly chronological account of the decorative and innovative use of Portland cement-based concrete. Contrary to the oft-held belief that concrete is a dull material, this book demonstrates that it can be used in an exciting and inspiring way while benefiting from being a highly durable building material.
After tracing the decorative use of concrete back several thousand years, its development is followed into the 20th century with the invention of Portland cement and its subsequent use in vast volumes. As concrete was used more widely,...
