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“Material's” The Evolution of Mitchell’s Construction
Good morning from a windswept UK. Today, I’m sharing a first look at part of the redesigned Materials chapter for the 2026 rewrite of Mitchell’s Construction.
For over a century, this series has been the foundational text for architects, builders, and draughts people. But the world has shifted. We no longer just select materials for their colour, shape, or strength; we specify them for their planetary legacy.
In this draft, we move beyond the local geology of Cotswold Stone and London Stocks into the “Urban Mine” of the 21st century. We explore how desalination is becoming a source for the…
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