Materiality and Interior Construction
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470445440 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A comprehensive reference of materials for interior designers and architectsChoosing 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
Gerardo Torres said Nice Product. Very nice product, exactly as described, used as text book for an Interior Design Class. Book arrieved in very good condition and delivery was before expected.. "Five Stars" according to Andrew L. Pettit. I use this to teach Interior Design. Aillet Mascorro said No page # for Kindle Version. I purchased the Kindle Version of this book thinking that it would make my life easier between carrying projects plus heavy books to schoolWrong. When the professor says "please turn to page_" I get completely lost because there are no options to see the page # on this thing. When I'm reading for quizzes I have no idea where to start or to end!! It is an inconvenience to say the least. Now I have to get with a student, write the title that appears on the page of
Jim Postell is an Associate Professor in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati. He has taught design studio and seminar courses for twenty-five years and maintains an active design practice. She has taught design studio and materials courses in various Interior Design programs for ten years. He is the author of Furniture Design, published by Wiley.. She is currently the principal of a high-end residential design practice in New Y
This comprehensive reference imparts essential knowledge on how materials contribute to the construction and fabrication of all interior aspects of buildings, with coverage of the characteristics and properties of building materials and finishes. The highly illustrated book addresses key characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of specific materials, helping readers discover how to make every building element count. Organized by application for easy access to information, the book also includes a companion website with an extensive image bank of materials and assemblies. (ICON Magazine)