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Abstract
The realization of new material properties has always the key to new innovative buildings. On the other hand, the proper tools to discover these properties and shaping them are the key factors in shaping new forms. In corollary, the inclusion of new materials and technologies into the design and construction processes of our buildings will enhance our architecture and combat contemporary challenges. At the beginning of this new century, architecture has gone through an exciting period of experimentations and changes in several forms and shapes. However, during the last two decades, the changes in the way of thinking and knowledge availability have increased dramatically, shifting from the information age to the knowledge society with new multidisciplinary sciences. These changes thrive on technological innovation and creativity of keen architects; however yet, it will continue to change the architectural shapes and profession. These changes and ideas will not stabilize into an optimum resolution because we are still in the melting pot for new concepts. The commercial availability of complex software and supporting hardware technologies has created a fast common global intense transferable design culture and community. Advances in the material science and new inventions have led to the discovery of new materials, and new utilizations of materials in different fields and industries. The fact that man can now manipulate matter at the nanoscale and create a customized material in respect to the bionic structures is a great achievement in the development of humanity.