Interior Design Materials and Specifications

by Lisa Godsey

This complete guide to the selection of materials for interiors has been updated to reflect recent changes to the industry. Written from the viewpoint of the working designer, Interior Design Materials and Specifications, 2nd 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 .

Genres: Interior Design, Design

432 pages, Paperback

First published December 10, 2012

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to read this book because I am required to

[Samantha Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

The content is very informative. The chapter questions are bizarre. I advise any prof./instructor using this book to create their own questions or pick and choose questions that are actually relevant.