There are thousands of products available for use in interior environments, every one with its assets and disadvantages. The process of selecting the right interior material for the job can be bewildering andoccasionallyperilous. This book is a guide to knowing, evaluating, and selecting materials that will look good, work well, and respect human and environmental needs.
Organized by types of materials, and applications this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Technical information for each material is presented in a concise reference format to aid designers in their design solutions.
Covering all aspects of interior design materials, this book includes:
* Health and Safety Codes
* Human Factors and Material Selection
* Economic Criteria
* Environmental Criteria
* Finishes for Walls, Windows, Ceilings, Flooring, and Millwork and Furniture Materials
* Practical estimating and installation tools, industry standards, testing and code requirements, and written specification guides for each application.
Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 250 color and black-and-white illustrations, Materials for Interior Environments is a comprehensive guide to everything a designer needs to know about the materials available for interiorsfrom aesthetic qualities to manufacturing and fabrication, applications, installation and maintenance, and specifications for materials used in commercial and residential applications.
Categories:
- Crafts, Hobbies & Home
- Home Improvement & Design
- Decorating & Design
- Home Improvement & Design
Publisher : Wiley
Author : Binggeli, Corky
Language : English
Edition : 1
Published :2007-11-09
Number Of Pages : 352
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 0470114282
ISBN-13 : 9780470114285
Item weight : 2.8 lb
Dimensions : 1.1 in x 8.6 in x 11.1 in
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