This book explores global building traditions and contemporary practices to uncover the possibilities & challenges of working with mixed materials. Visually stunning, colour-coded drawings reveal the materials and construction for every project. The authors examine the opportunities of heterogeneous construction for contemporary, sustainable, circular, & culturally-situated architecture. With contributions by Jeannette Kuo, Ajay Manthripragada, & Jesús Vassallo, & photography by Naho Kubota.Graphic design by Andrew LeClair.