Materials for Interior Environments
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (979 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 111830635X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A professional member of ASID and past president of ASID New England, she is the author of Graphic Standards Field Guide to Commercial Interiors and Building Systems for Interior Designers. She is the coauthor with Francis D.K. Corky Binggeli, ASID, practices at Corky Binggeli Interior Design and is a member of the faculty at Boston Architectural College.
Diana Gutierrez said very boring. but the information it have would help you. I didn't care for this book, very boring. but the information it have would help you pass your class but that is pretty much it.. Mike Holmes would be proud! haskpts Excellent book covering ALL aspects of various materials used inside homes & businesses. From the typical (wood & stone, concrete & masonry) to the untypical (synthetic elastomers, bamboo & cotton fiber) this books offers creative and individualized solutions to both the basic constructor and also artistic types.Other important aspects of building are covered from installation to code requirements.Mike Holmes would be proud!. Excellent Resource for Architects and Interior Designers Edward Alexander Gerster Very impressed with this updated edition. It covers a wide spectrum of materials for both commercial and residential projects, with a depth that permits side by side analysis of products in terms of cost, durability, sustainability and visual appeal. These design considerations are enhanced by quality graphics and photography to supplement the text. Also works well as inspiration for both designers and clients.
Thankfully, Materials for Interior Environments, Second Edition helps designers evaluate and select materials that look good, work well, and meet the needs of humans and the environment.Organized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps you choose the right interior components, with technical information presented in a concise, accessible reference format. Given the number of possibilities, the process of selecting the right materials can be daunting. The Second Edition includes an all-new glossa
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.