{"product_id":"materials-for-interior-environments-isbn-9781118306352","title":"Materials for Interior Environments","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganized 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, \u003ci\u003eMaterials for Interior Environments\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Design Considerations 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Finish Selection and Specification 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Criteria 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth and Safety Codes 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Codes 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResidential Codes 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Regulations and Standards 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinish and Furniture Selection and Codes 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Factors and Material Selection 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessible and Universal Design 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Estimating 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Sustainable Design 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Design Principles 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability Codes and Standards 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Materials 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials Selection Considerations 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Sustainable Materials 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Certifications and Standards 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Certification Systems 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Product Standards 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe LEED System 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen Globes 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Existing Buildings 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExisting Building Interiors 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Factors for Existing Buildings 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistoric Buildings 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreatment Standards and Guidelines 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRehabilitating Historic Interiors 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHazardous Existing Materials 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsbestos 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMold 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Interior Materials 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Concrete and Cement-Based Materials 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCement 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Cement 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Cement 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Cement 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Cement 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications for Cement 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerrazzo 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Terrazzo 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerrazzo Materials 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Terrazzo 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications for Terrazzo 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Terrazzo 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Terrazzo 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Concrete 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Concrete 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing of Concrete 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Concrete 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplications for Concrete 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Factors for Concrete 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishes for Concrete 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Stone, Masonry, and Concrete Masonry Units 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStone 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Stone 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Stone 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing Stone 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Stone 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Stone 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Stone 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Factors for Stone 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Stone 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrick 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Brick 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Brick 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Brick 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Brick 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Brick 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Brick 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Brick 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete Masonry Units (CMUs) 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperties of CMUs 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of CMUs 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of CMUs 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for CMUs 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling CMUs 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Glass and Ceramics 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlass 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Glass 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Glass 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Glass 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Glass 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Glass 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodes, Specifi cations, and Cost Factors for Glass 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Glass 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeramics 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Ceramics 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Ceramics 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Ceramics 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Ceramics 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Ceramics 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Ceramics 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Ceramic Tile 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Wood and Wood Products 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolid Wood 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Wood 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Wood 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Solid Wood 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Solid Wood 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Solid Wood 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Solid Wood 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Solid Wood 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood Veneer 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Wood Veneer 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Wood Veneer 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Wood Veneer 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Wood Veneer 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Wood Veneer 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Wood Veneer 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Wood Veneer 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood Panel Products 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Wood Panels 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Wood Panel Products 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Wood Panels 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Wood Panels 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishes for Wood Panels 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Plaster and Gypsum Board 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaster 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Plaster 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Plaster 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Plaster 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Plaster 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Plaster 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Plaster 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Plaster 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGypsum Board 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Gypsum Board 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Gypsum Board 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Gypsum Board 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Gypsum Board 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Gypsum Board 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Gypsum Board 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Gypsum Board 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for GFRG 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for GFRG 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling GFRG 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Metals 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Information 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFerrous Metals 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Ferrous Metals 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Ferrous Metals 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Ferrous Metals 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Ferrous Metals 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Ferrous Metals 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation and Maintenance of Ferrous Metals 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonferrous Metals 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Nonferrous Metals 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Nonferrous Metals 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Nonferrous Metals 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Nonferrous Metals 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Nonferrous Metals 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishes for Nonferrous Metals 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance of Nonferrous Metals 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Synthetic Materials 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Information 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Context for Synthetics 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Synthetics 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Synthetics 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Factors for Synthetic Materials 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Synthetic Materials 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermoplastics 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermoset Plastics 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElastomers 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposite Materials 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Synthetic Materials 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinish Materials 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlastic Furniture 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdhesives 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlastic Films 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Finish Comparisons 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Paints and Coatings 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaints 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePainting Systems 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint Components 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Interior Paints 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Paints 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoatings and Stains 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishes for Wood 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishes for Metals 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Fibers, Textiles, and Leather 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibers 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperties of Fibers 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant Fibers 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimal Fibers 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynthetic Fibers 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTextiles 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations for Textiles 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFabrication Methods for Textiles 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing Textiles 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeather 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations for Leather 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Leather 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManufacturing Leather 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Impacts of Leather 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Applications for Leather 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying and Cost Factors for Leather 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishes and Maintenance for Leather 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Floor Finishes 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations for Floor Finishes 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDurability 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessories and Maintenance 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodes and Standards for Floor Finishes 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Factors 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHard Floor Surfaces 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTile Flooring 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlass Flooring 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete, Terrazzo, and Poured Flooring 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaminate Flooring 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood and Bamboo Flooring 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolid Wood Flooring 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParquet Flooring 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineered Hardwood Flooring 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBamboo Flooring 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResilient Flooring 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations for Resilient Flooring 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCork Flooring 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinoleum 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubber Flooring 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVinyl Flooring 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeather Floor Tiles 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoft Floor Coverings 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodes and Standards for Soft Floor Coverings 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarpets 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRugs 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Wall and Window Finishes 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall Finishes 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations for Wall Finishes 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall Tiles 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWall Panels 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow Partitions 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToilet Partitions 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice Partitions 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWallcoverings 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations for Wallcoverings 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWallpaper and Wall Lining 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood and Natural Fiber Wallcoverings 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTextile, Nonwoven, and Leather Wallcoverings 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlass Partitions and Glazing 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations for Glass and Glazing 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlass Block Walls 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlazed Walls 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterior Glazing 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Treatments 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShutters, Blinds, and Shades 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDraperies and Curtains 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Ceiling Finishes 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight, Sound, and Heat 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodes and Standards 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Factors 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling Forms 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposed Ceilings 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood Structures 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcrete and Metal Structures 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaster and Gypsum Board Ceilings 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaster Ceilings 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGypsum Board Ceilings 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishes 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood Ceilings 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanks and Panels 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuspended Ceiling Systems 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling System Grids 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanopies and Clouds 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecorative Grids 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcoustical Tiles and Panels 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetal Ceilings 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTextile Ceiling Systems 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Millwork, Casework, and Furnishings 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillwork 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Considerations for Millwork 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoldings and Trims 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasework 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Considerations for Casework 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCabinets 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelving 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCountertops 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurnishings 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Considerations for Furnishings 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurniture Types 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurniture Materials 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpholstery 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Furnishings 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 361\u003c\/p\u003e Index 369 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorky Binggeli, ASID, \u003c\/b\u003epractices at Corky Binggeli Interior Design and is a member of the faculty at Boston Architectural College. A professional member of ASID and past president of ASID New England, she is the author of \u003ci\u003eGraphic Standards Field Guide to Commercial Interiors\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuilding Systems for Interior Designers.\u003c\/i\u003e She is the coauthor with Francis D.K. Ching of \u003ci\u003eInterior Design Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e and the editor of \u003ci\u003eInterior Graphic Standards, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e all from Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eknow your materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere are thousands of products available for use in interior environments,\u003c\/b\u003e each one with its particular advantages and disadvantages. Given the number of possibilities, the process of selecting the right materials can be daunting. Thankfully, \u003ci\u003eMaterials for Interior Environments, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e helps designers evaluate and select materials that look good, work well, and meet the needs of humans and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized 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. 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