TY  - BOOK
AU  - Binggeli,Corky
TI  - Materials for interior environments
SN  - 9780470114285 (cloth)
AV  - TA403.4 .B56 2008
U1  - 729 22
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Hoboken, N.J.
PB  - John Wiley & Sons
KW  - Building materials
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Interior decoration
N1  - 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
N2  - "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
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