Includes index.

Part I. 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 -- Part II. Materials : Concrete -- Brick -- Stone -- Metal -- Glass -- Wood -- Carpets and rugs -- Resilient flooring -- Tile -- Terrazzo and other composite materials containing stone -- Wallcoverings -- Wall surfaces and paint -- Plastic laminates -- Part III. Constructions, products, and systems : Case goods and cabinets -- Upholstery -- Doors -- Hardware -- Drapery -- Electrical devices -- Lighting -- Plumbing -- Fireplaces.

"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 specification information and project management. Exercises related to the selection, specification, and installation processes give students the opportunity to select materials and practice project management tools related to an adaptive reuse scenario. The simulated project on the CD-ROM requires students to apply their knowledge in a "real-world" format, paying close attention to the reasons behind each material choice."--BOOK JACKET.

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