by Lisa Godsey
This complete guide to the selection of
materials for interiors has been updated to reflect the most recent
materials on the market and contemporary awareness on industry movements
like sustainability. Written from the viewpoint of the working
designer, Interior Design Materials and Specifications, 4th Edition,
describes each material’s characteristics and teaches students how to
evaluate, select, and specify materials, taking into account factors
including code compliance, building standards, sustainability
guidelines, human needs, and bidding processes. Students will learn how
to communicate with suppliers and vendors to achieve the results they
envision and how to avoid some of the pitfalls common to material
selection and specification.
New to this Edition:
-Removed laminated materials chapter and dispersing information into related materials chapters.
-Inclusion of a Smart Materials chapter and sustainability information throughout.
-Updated all case studies throughout text.
