Book description
A comprehensive reference of materials for interior designers and architects
Choosing 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 of using specific materials and construction assemblies,
while helping readers discover how to make every building element
count. In addition, Materiality and Interior Construction:
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Is highly illustrated throughout to show material properties
and building assemblies
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Supplies rankings and information on the "green"
attributes of each material so that designers can make informed
decisions for specifications
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Is organized by application for easy and quick access to information
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Includes a companion website, featuring an extensive online
image bank of materials and assemblies
Rather than a typical catalog of materials, Materiality and
Interior Construction is efficiently organized so that the
reader is guided directly to the options for the location or assembly
they are considering. Reliable and easy to use, Materiality and
Interior Construction is a one-stop, comprehensive reference for
hundreds of commonly used materials and their integration as building
components-and an invaluable resource that every interior designer or
architect should add to their set of tools.
Nancy Gesimondo is an Adjunct Professor at the
Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has taught
design studio and materials courses in various Interior Design
programs for ten years. She is currently the principal of a high-end
residential design practice in New York City.
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. He is the author of Furniture
Design, published by Wiley.
