Explore a curated collection of books that delve into the fascinating relationship between architecture, design, and materials. Our handpicked selection includes titles featured on the Material Matters with Grant Gibson podcast, chosen for their insight, relevance, and impact.

From works on material intelligence, circular economy principles, biophilic design, and the importance of reuse, to compelling narratives that uncover the human stories behind material innovation, these titles offer something for designers, architects, and anyone curious about how materials shape our world.

Highlights include intimate memoirs and investigative works such as Show Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen, which examine events that have shaped communities and changed lives. Every book here shares one common thread: illustrating the power of materials to influence how we build, live, and think.

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