Subsequently, based on a high-order sandwich plate theory for sandwich panel with homogeneous core, a new gradient sandwich model is developed by introducing a gradient expression of material properties.
One idea, keying off of proposals in Hawthorne and Manley (2012) would be that the predicational content of a description – the noun phrase minus the determiner 'the' (the N-bar in linguistic terminology)—is not part of the semantics proper, but is rather an expression of material that is presupposed.
Sometimes called the Oxford movement's most original architect, Butterfield introduced an architectural realism that included a clear expression of materials in colourful contrasts of textures and patterns.
During the 19th century, fakery in design was very popular, and part of the concern with the true expression of materials today is a revolt against the earlier tradition.
"Despite communicating 'strength, functionality and frank expression of materials,' it has qualities that are not characteristic of [Brutalist architecture]," said Vassiliou.
The homes were selected for their progressive architecture and their innovative use of space, as well as for good expression of materials and respect for the heritage of the period when the structures were built.
In 1961 when Tange and Kawazoe published the book Ise: Prototype of Japanese Architecture, he likened the building to a modernist structure: an honest expression of materials, a functional design and prefabricated elements.
Architectural historian Henry-Russell Hitchcock described city hall as "one of Richardson's most Romanesque designs" and the building's NRHP nomination added: "Albany City Hall's banded arches, rhythmic fenestration, bold expression of materials and corner placement of the tower are characteristic features of Richardson's work often to be repeated by his followers".
As the historian James Buchan put it, "Edinburgh's New Town is intriguing not merely as a suite of handsome buildings, but as the material expression of ideas of civilian life".
While there are many non-verbal expressions of material culture, language is an important bearer of culture - its meanings have to be learnt socially and represent the way of life as seen by a particular community [5 8].
In part, as the pioneer student of this phenomenon, Ross Gelbspan, has demonstrated, it is a straightforward expression of the material interests that are threatened the fossil fuel corporations and their business allies.
