"This book is by New York architect Malcolm Holzman. It explores his relationships with and thoughts about the various building materials he has used throughout his career. Chapters cover glazed tile, glass, metal, wood, clay, materials appropriated from other sources, sustainable materials, and the use of art in architecture. It is heavily illustrated with examples of the various materials"--Provided by publisher

• Theme and variations
• Starting out
• Glazed tile
• Glass
• Metal
• Against the grain
• Shaping clay
• Appropriating materials
• Sustainability
• Art and architecture
• Awareness is everything