Interior Design Materials and Specifications

by Godsey, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9781563674877
• ISBN10: 1563674874
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-15
• Publisher: Fairchild Books

Summary

Interior Design Materials and Specifications is a book and CD-ROM combination that covers the selection, care, and code compliance associated with materials for interiors. It addresses the topic of material and trade resources from the viewpoint of the working designer, describing each material's characteristics alongside information about specification and project management. Exercises related to the selection, specification, and installation process give students the opportunity to select materials, specify, and practice project management tools related to an adaptive reuse scenario. This simulated project requires students to apply their knowledge in a real-world format, paying close attention to the reasons behind each material choice.

Author Biography

Over the last dozen years Lisa Godsey has taught numerous classes, including the Materials and Resources class, in the Interior Design Department at the International Academy of Design and Technology where she is adjunct
faculty. She divides her time between teaching and practicing interior design.

Table of Contents

Preface

Considerations Affecting Selections

Learning about Materials for Interiors

Parties to the Project

Budgets and Estimates

Codes Pertaining to Materials

Project Management

Specifications

Green Design and Sustainability

Acoustics

Materials

Concrete

Brick

Stone

Metal

Glass

Wood

Carpets and Rugs

Resilient Flooring

Tile

Terrazzo and Other Composite Materials Containing Stone

Wallcovering

Wall Surfaces and Paint

Plastic Laminates

Constructions, Products, and Systems

Case Goods and Cabinets

Upholstery

Doors

Hardware

Drapery

Electrical Devices

Lighting

Plumbing

Fireplaces

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