This complete guide to the selection of materials for interiors has been updated to reflect the most recent materials on the market and contemporary awareness on industry movements like sustainability. Written from the viewpoint of the working designer, Interior Design Materials and Specifications, 4th Edition, describes each material's characteristics and teaches students how to evaluate, select, and specify materials, taking into account factors including code compliance, building standards, sustainability guidelines, human needs, and bidding processes. Students will learn how to communicate with suppliers and vendors to achieve the results they envision and how to avoid some of the pitfalls common to material selection and specification. New to this Edition:-Information on laminated materials has been dispersed and integrated into related materials chapters -Covers the most up-to-date information on smart and sustainable materials currently used in the industry -Includes new Case Studies that illustrate points made throughout chapters, based on real-life situations -New chapter Looking Ahead looks at material research for potential interior surfacing options STUDIO Features: -Study smarter with self quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips-Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources:-Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes -PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion
Preface Acknowledgments 1. Making Material Selections 2. Acoustics 3. Paints, Coatings, and Wallcoverings 4. Textiles, Window Treatments, and Soft Goods 5. Carpeting and Area Rugs 6. Wood 7. Resilient Flooring 8. Plastic Materials 9. Glass 10. Metals 11. Tile and Brick 12. Stone 13. Terrazzo, Composites, and Concrete 14. Looking Ahead Glossary Basic Metric Conversion Index
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