Materials for Interior Environments

Materials for Interior Environments
Author: Corky Binggeli
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2008
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470114282

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, flooring, and millwork and furniture materials.

Materials for Interior Environments

Materials for Interior Environments
Author: Corky Binggeli
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2013-08-26
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1118421604

Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components. Engagingly written, highly detailed, and helpfully illustrated with more than 550 color 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.

Materials and Interior Design

Materials and Interior Design
Author: Lorraine Farrelly
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 178067385X

The choice of materials is critical to the success of an interior. This book examines every aspect of the the use of materials in interior design, from initial concept and selection to visual representation and practical application. Following a brief introduction, the first five sections offer historical context and detailed guidance on selection, application, representation, communication, and sources, while the sixth and final section features case studies by international interior designers. The book includes useful step-by-step sequences, information on properties and sustainability, and a list of resources, online archives and sample libraries. It is an invaluable practical and inspirational guide for interior design students.

Interior Materials & Surfaces

Interior Materials & Surfaces
Author: Helen Bowers
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2005
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781552979662

Comprehensive reference to every type of surface material for floors, walls and ceilings. Interior surfaces add beauty, structure and comfort to homes. Available in a stunning range of natural and synthetic materials, these surfaces are both cosmetic and functional. Interior Materials and Surfaces covers the full range of home surfaces from three points of view: technical, practical and aesthetic. The book provides comprehensive details on each material, featuring their pros and cons, general uses, and alternative applications. Chapters cover a wide range of options for do-it-yourselfers and professionals alike: Wood -- hard and soft, wood composites and veneers Plastics, resins, rubber and linoleum Metals, iron, steel, copper, brass, aluminum, zinc, lead and gold leaf Glass Fabrics and papers Leather and suede Paints, varnishes, lacquers Stone, ceramics and tiles Concrete and cement Plaster and plaster composites. Each material is profiled with details about its properties, use and maintenance, safety tips, availability and relative cost. Jargon-free text with color photographs provide easy installation instructions and important advice on uses. Interior Materials and Surfaces is an indispensable guide for homeowners and for professional renovators, decorators, interior designers and stylists.

Sustainable Design for Interior Environments

Sustainable Design for Interior Environments
Author: Susan M. Winchip
Publisher: Fairchild Books & Visuals
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Sustainable Design for Interior Environments is the first comprehensive textbook on the subject and is intended for students and instructors as well as practicing designers, architects, contractors, and facility managers. With over 150 illustrations, and interactive activities, the text provides a complete overview of the principles and strategies for sustainable design.

Interior Design Illustrated

Interior Design Illustrated
Author: Francis D. K. Ching
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-02-20
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1118090713

Offers a concise and accessible presentation of important concepts for beginning designers, and experienced practitioners will appreciate its insightful and practical coverage of the relationship between building structures and interior spaces. A broad range of rich illustrations communicates visual information and ploughs fertile ground for creative ideas and inspiration.

The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book

The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book
Author: Linda O'Shea
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1610587901

DIV In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry. You’ll also find interviews with top practitioners drawn across the field of interior design. —Fundamentals provides a step-by-step overview of an interiors project, describing the scope of professional services, the project schedule, and the design and presentation tools used by designers. —Space examines ways of composing rooms as spatial environments while speaking to functional and life-safety concerns. —Surface identifies options in color, material, texture, and pattern, while addressing maintenance and performance issues. —Environments looks at aspects of interior design that help create a specific mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound and smell. —Elements describes the selection and specification of furniture and fixtures, as well as other components essential to an interior environment, such as artwork and accessories. —Resources gathers a wealth of useful data, from sustainability guidelines to online sources for interiors-related research. /div

Materiality and Interior Construction

Materiality and Interior Construction
Author: Jim Postell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2011-06-17
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1118019717

A comprehensive reference of materials for interior designers and architects Choosing the right material for the right purpose is a critical—and often overlooked—aspect in the larger context of designing buildings and interior spaces. When specified and executed properly, materials support and enhance a project's overall theme, and infuse interior space with a solid foundation that balances visual poetry and functionality. Materiality and Interior Construction imparts essential knowledge on how materials contribute to the construction and fabrication of floors, partitions, ceilings, and millwork, with thorough coverage of the important characteristics and properties of building materials and finishes. Individual coverage of the key characteristics of each material explores the advantages and disadvantages of using specific materials and construction assemblies, while helping readers discover how to make every building element count. In addition, Materiality and Interior Construction: Is highly illustrated throughout to show material properties and building assemblies Supplies rankings and information on the "green" attributes of each material so that designers can make informed decisions for specifications Is organized by application for easy and quick access to information Includes a companion website, featuring an extensive online image bank of materials and assemblies Rather than a typical catalog of materials, Materiality and Interior Construction is efficiently organized so that the reader is guided directly to the options for the location or assembly they are considering. Reliable and easy to use, Materiality and Interior Construction is a one-stop, comprehensive reference for hundreds of commonly used materials and their integration as building components—and an invaluable resource that every interior designer or architect should add to their set of tools.

Interior Graphic Standards

Interior Graphic Standards
Author: Corky Binggeli
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2011-12-29
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1118099354

The new student edition of the definitive reference on architectural interiors Interior Graphic Standards, Student Edition is a carefully edited treatment of the authoritative Interior Graphic Standards Professional Edition. Designed and organized to give students the specific information they require, this is an essential reference for anyone studying architectural interiors. New topics include accessible design basics, computing technologies, fire-resistive construction, fire protection systems, security and communications systems, interior equipment, evidence-based design, and climate considerations. In addition, this second Student Edition offers more material on residential design, is packed with more than 1,300 informative illustrations, and includes the latest coverage for students to find real help understanding the critical material they need for the core classes required by all curriculums. Additional revisions to this edition include: Updated coverage of sustainable design and materials and ADA Standards for Accessible Design Companion website featuring online resources for students Expert advice and details for designing interior project types including commercial, residential, healthcare, retail, hospitality, educational, performance, and museum spaces, as well as existing building interiors Like Interior Graphic Standards Professional Edition, this student edition's Second Edition provides essential specification and detailing information for working inside the structural shell, covering interior partitions and floor systems, updated lighting practices, furnishings, equipment, and wall, floor, and ceiling finishes.