Interior Design Materials and Specifications
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Product details
- ISBN 9798765122433
- Weight: 1520g
- Dimensions: 216 x 278mm
- Publication Date: 19 Mar 2026
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
Written from the viewpoint of the working designer, Interior Design Materials and Specifications, Fifth Edition, describes each material’s characteristics and shows students how to evaluate, select, and specify materials, while considering code compliance, building standards, 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. Through case studies based on real-life situations, Interior Design Materials and Specifications reflects the most recent material technologies and contemporary awareness on industry movements. The fifth edition engages students in larger picture thinking with a particular attention to globalization, user experience, and sustainability.
New to this Edition
- Emerging materials discussed in “On the Horizon” sections of chapters
- Updated web search and personal activities for additional research
- Includes wellness considerations when discussing material viability
Instructor Resources
- Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
- PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion
STUDIO INTERIOR DESIGN MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS, 5TH EDITION
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- Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary
