%0 Journal Article %T Innovation in modern architecture Astana %A Chekaev, Farid Mnirovich %J Czasopismo Techniczne %V 2014 %N Architektura Zeszyt 7 A (14) 2014 %P 33-38 %K architecture, new modern eco-friendly building materials, ETFE %@ 0011-4561 %D 2014 %U https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/czasopismo-techniczne/artykul/innovation-in-modern-architecture-astana %X This paper analyzes the development and application of new modern eco-friendly building materials. Owing to innovative architects, engineers found an unusual material: ETFE. It is often called a miracle constructional material characterized by sufficient strength, a special surface, self-cleaning, the ability to withstand sun exposure as well as heat-insulating properties.