Groundbreaking innovationsThe use of smart materials in architecture is a dynamic and innovative area merging research development and use Smart materials with their reversible characteristics respond to stimuli such as light temperature and electrical field by changing their form color viscosity etc One of the most fascinating developments is the advent of Phase Change Materials These materials make it possible for example to develop self acting kinetic facades and wallpaper that changes its color and pattern based on temperature and light The book presents the development of these materials and also describes their use in the contexts of architecture design and art It offers a systematic overview with a detailed discussion of properties technologies products and projects based on twenty groups of smart materials Examples of highly innovative materials in actual use Provides a systematic overview for users Get out ahead with the latest technical knowledge