Materials for interior environments /
Corky Binggeli.
- Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2008.
- xi, 339 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Includes index.
Ch. 1. Finish selection and specification : Health and safety codes ; Human factors and material selection ; Accessible and universal design ; Energy use ; The LEED system -- Historic preservation, restoration and adaptive reuse of materials -- Ch. 2. Concrete and cement-based materials : Cement ; Concrete -- Ch. 3. Stone, masonry and concrete masonry units ; Stone ; Brick ; Concrete masonry units -- Ch. 4. Glass and ceramics : Glass ; Ceramics -- Ch. 5. Wood and wood products : Wood ; Wood veneers ; Interior applications for wood panel products -- Ch. 6. Plaster and gypsum board : Plaster ; Stucco ; Gypsum Board ; Glass-fiber-reinforced gypsum (GFRG) -- Ch. 7. Metals and metal products ; Ferrous metals ; Non-ferrous metals -- Ch. 8. Synthetics : History of synthetic materials : Physical properties and characteristics of plastics ; Aesthetic qualities of synthetic materials ; Environmental and health impacts of synthetic materials ; Cost factors for plastics -- Interior applications of synthetic materials ; Leather -- Ch. 9. Finish flooring comparisons : Hard floor surfaces ; Resilient flooring ; Soft flooring coverings -- Ch. 10. Wall and window finishes comparisons : Fire resistance ratings ; Plaster ; Gypsum wallboard ; Glass-fiber-reinforced gypsum ; Plywood paneling ; Solid wood paneling ; Wood veneers ; Prefinished panels ; Ceramic wall tile ; Stone facing ; Flexible wall coverings ; Moldings and trims ; Glass and glazing ; Window films ; Window treatment selection and installation -- Ch. 11. Ceiling finishes comparisons : Ceiling forms ; Exposed ceiling treatments ; Wood decking and planks ; Illuminated ceilings ; Plaster and drywall ceilings ; Acoustical ceiling tiles ; Metal ceilings ; Suspended ceiling systems ; Stretched ceiling systems ; Banner materials -- Ch. 12. Millwork, furniture materials, and textiles comparisons : Cabinets ; Countertops ; Manufactured toilet partitions ; Demountable partitions and office systems ; Furniture materials -- Upholstered furniture ; Textiles ; Leather applications -- Appendix :Woods used in interiors.
"Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide 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; and practical specifying and installation information, industry standards, testing and code requirements for each application." "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."--Jacket.
9780470114285 (cloth) 0470114282 (cloth)
2007022258
Building materials--Handbooks, manuals, etc. Interior decoration.