Organized by types of materials and applications, Materials for Interior Environments helps designers successfully address material evaluation and the 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, and floors, plus millwork and furniture
• Practical specifying and installation information, industry standards, testing and code requirements for each application

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 interiors— from aesthetic qualities to manufacturing and fabrication, applications, installation and maintenance, and specifications for materials used in commercial and residential applications.

Contents

1. Finish Selection and Specification
2. Concrete and Cement-Based Materials
3. Stone, Masonry and Concrete Masonry Units
4. Glass and Ceramics
5. Wood and Wood Products
6. Plaster and Gypsum Board
7. Metals and Metal Products
8. Synthetics
9. Finish Flooring Comparisons
10. Wall and Window Finishes Comparisons
11. Ceiling Finishes Comparisons
12. Millwork, Furniture Materials, and Textiles Comparisons

Index

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