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<p>Preface ix</p> <p>Acknowledgements xi</p> <p>Foreword xiii</p> <p><b>Chapter 1 Why Materials Matter 1</b></p> <p><b>Design Intentions 2</b></p> <p>The Design Concept 3</p> <p>Human Factors 4</p> <p>Health, Safety, and Welfare 10</p> <p><b>Historical Overview 13</b></p> <p>Chronology and Technological Development 15</p> <p><b>What It’s Made of and How It’s Made 17</b></p> <p>Material Extraction 19</p> <p><b>Environmentally Sustainable Design Considerations 20</b></p> <p>Biomimicry 21</p> <p>Carbon-Neutral Design 22</p> <p>Certifi cations 22</p> <p>Downcycling 23</p> <p>Embodied Energy 24</p> <p>Life-Cycle Assessment 24</p> <p>Local Materials 24</p> <p>Natural and Synthetic Materials and Components 24</p> <p>Rapidly Renewable Materials 25</p> <p>Reclaimed/Repurposed Materials 26</p> <p>Recycled Materials 26</p> <p>Upcycling 27</p> <p>Volatile Organic Compounds 28</p> <p><b>Material Properties and Performance Characteristics 29</b></p> <p>Absorption Coefficient 31</p> <p>Acoustics 32</p> <p>Aging and Weathering 35</p> <p>Cellular Structure 37</p> <p>Compressive and Tensile Strength 37</p> <p>Density 38</p> <p>Dimensional Movement 38</p> <p>Ductility 40</p> <p>Durability 40</p> <p>Elasticity 41</p> <p>Emissivity 41</p> <p>Fire Ratings 41</p> <p>Stability 42</p> <p>Surface Attributes 43</p> <p>Thermal Conductivity 43</p> <p>Thermal Transmittance 44</p> <p>Workability and Joinery 44</p> <p><b>Applications 45</b></p> <p><b>Installation Methods 46</b></p> <p>Existing Conditions 46</p> <p>Construction and Fabrication 46</p> <p>Substructures and Assemblies 46</p> <p><b>Maintenance Requirements 46</b></p> <p>Green Cleaning Policies and Products 46</p> <p><b>Relative Material Cost 48</b></p> <p><b>Resources and Sources 48</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Flooring 49</b></p> <p><b>Design Intentions 50</b></p> <p>Human Factors 52</p> <p>Health, Safety, and Welfare 52</p> <p>Purpose and Performance 56</p> <p>Structural Integrity and Engineering 57</p> <p><b>Circulation and Conveyance: Stairs, Ramps, and Slopes 60</b></p> <p>Stairs: Accessibility and Egress 62</p> <p>Ramps and Slopes: Accessibility and Egress 64</p> <p>Subfl oor Preparation Methods 64</p> <p><b>Installation Methods 66</b></p> <p>Adhesion and Bonding 67</p> <p>Asbestos Abatement Issues 67</p> <p>Installing Floating Floors 67</p> <p>Installing Tiles 68</p> <p><b>Maintenance Requirements 69</b></p> <p><b>Relative Cost of Materials For Flooring 69</b></p> <p><b>Flooring Materials 69</b></p> <p>Bamboo 69</p> <p>Brick 72</p> <p>Carpet 74</p> <p>Cementitious Top Coatings 87</p> <p>Ceramic Tile 88</p> <p>Composite Floor Tiles (Bio-Based, ESD, MCT, MVT, Polyester Resin–Based, PVC-Free, Resin, VCT) 104</p> <p>Concrete (Cast-in-Place, Precast, and Concrete Finishes) 120</p> <p>Cork (Laminated Plank, Sheet, Tile) 125</p> <p>Glass 131</p> <p>Leather (Tile) 134</p> <p>Linoleum (Laminated Plank, Sheet, Tile) 137</p> <p>Metal (Flooring, Decking, Grating) 142</p> <p>Rubber 145</p> <p>Stone (Alabaster, Basalt, Bluestone, Dolostone, Fieldstone, Flagstone, Gabbro, Gneiss, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Onyx, Petrifi ed Wood, Quartzite, Sandstone, Serpentine, Schist, Slate, Travertine) 149</p> <p>Terrazzo (Cementitious, Epoxy, and Polyester Matrices, Cast-in-Place Systems, Precast Tile) 165</p> <p>Vinyl (Composition Tiles, Luxury Tiles and Strips, Rolled/Sheet Goods, Solid Vinyl Tiles, Safety Flooring, Specialty PVC-Free, Vinyl Sheets and Tiles) 174</p> <p>Wood (Strip, Parquet, Plank, Block, Reclaimed Lumber, and Engineered Flooring) 190</p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Walls, Partitions, and Vertical Components 203</b></p> <p><b>Design Intentions 204</b></p> <p>Acoustics and Sound Transmission 206</p> <p>Dimensions: Height, Thickness, and Depth 207</p> <p>Function and Use 208</p> <p>Incorporation of Building Systems 208</p> <p>Partitioning Space/Spatial Order 209</p> <p>Structural Integrity/Load Bearing 209</p> <p><b>Walls and Partitions: Construction and Fabrication Types 211</b></p> <p>Load Bearing, Non-Load-Bearing 211</p> <p>Lateral Bracing 211</p> <p>Modular Construction (CMU, Stacking, Masonry) 211</p> <p>Wood and Metal Framing (Channel, Plate, Runner, Stud) 212</p> <p>Integral and Integrated Assemblies 212</p> <p>Structural Integrated Panels 212</p> <p>Adhesives and Bonding 213</p> <p>Hardware (Fasteners and Mechanical Attachments for Walls and Partitions) 214</p> <p>Relative Cost of Materials for Walls 215</p> <p><b>Walls, Partitions, and Vertical Components: Materials 216</b></p> <p>Bead Board 216</p> <p>Brick Masonry (Brick, CMU) 218</p> <p>Cement Fiberboard 222</p> <p>Ceramic Tile 223</p> <p>Compressed and Rammed Earth 228</p> <p>Concrete 230</p> <p>Fabric-Wrapped Panel Systems 232</p> <p>Glass/Glazing (Annealed, Flat, Laminated, Restoration, Safety, Smart, Stained, Tempered) 234</p> <p>Gypsum Wallboard (Blueboard, Core Board, Foil-backed, Greenboard, Paperless, Type X Wallboard) 241</p> <p>Leather 246</p> <p>Metal (Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel) 248</p> <p>Paint and Decorative Finishes (Alkyd Paint, Antigraffi ti Coatings, Ceramic Insulating Paints, Decorative Paint Techniques, Dry Paint, Electrostatic Paint, Intumescent Paint, Latex Paint, Milk-Based Paint, Oil Paint, Sprayed-On Paint Finishes) 252</p> <p>Plaster (Finish Plaster, Gypsum Plaster, Venetian Plaster) 263</p> <p>Plastics 266</p> <p>Stone (Alabaster, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Onyx, Quartzite, Serpentine, Slate, Soapstone, Travertine) 268</p> <p>Wallcovering (Cork, Dry-Erase, Fabric, Flock, Glass Bead, Glass Textile, Grass Cloth, Historical Prints, High- Performance, Magnetic, Paper, PVC-Free, Teldar Film, Vinyl, Wall Carpet, Wood Veneer) 272</p> <p>Wood (Wall Veneer Panels, Wainscot, Moldings, Trim) 282</p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Ceilings 285</b></p> <p><b>Design Intentions 286</b></p> <p>Acoustics and Sound Transmission 288</p> <p>Defi ning and Partitioning Space 289</p> <p>Fire Protection, HVAC, Lighting, MEP, and Acoustic Systems Integration 289</p> <p><b>Ceilings: Construction and Fabrication Categories 290</b></p> <p>Intermediate Floor Assemblies 290</p> <p>Suspended and Nonsuspended Ceilings 290</p> <p>Relative Cost of Materials for Ceilings 293</p> <p><b>Ceiling Materials 294</b></p> <p>Acoustic Ceiling Tiles (Glass Fiber and Mineral Fiber) 294</p> <p>Ceramic Tile 296</p> <p>Concrete 299</p> <p>Glass/Glazing 302</p> <p>Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Fiber 305</p> <p>Metal Systems 308</p> <p>Plaster 311</p> <p>Plastics 313</p> <p>Stone 315</p> <p>Wood and Wood Systems 317</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Millwork 321</b></p> <p><b>Design Intentions 325</b></p> <p>Constructing Space 325</p> <p>Function, Purpose, and Use 326</p> <p>Durability 326</p> <p>Relative Cost of Materials for Millwork 328</p> <p><b>Interior Millwork: Materials 328</b></p> <p>Agglomerates (Cambria, Celador, IceStone, River Rock, Riverstone, Trend Q) 328</p> <p>Concrete 331</p> <p>Glass 334</p> <p>Linoleum 338</p> <p>Metal 341</p> <p>Plastics 346</p> <p>Plastic Laminate 350</p> <p>Solid Surface Materials (Avonite, CaesarStone, Corian, Fountainhead, Hanex, Swanstone, Zodiaq) 353</p> <p>Stone (Alabaster, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Onyx, Quartzite, Serpentine, Slate, Soapstone, Travertine) 356</p> <p>Wood and Wood Composite Boards 359</p> <p><b>Interior Millwork Finishes 369</b></p> <p>Aniline Dyes 369</p> <p>Fire-Retardant and -Resistant Finishes 370</p> <p>Nitrocellulose and Precatalyzed Lacquer 370</p> <p>Oil-Based Finishes 370</p> <p>Polyurethane/Spar Varnish 370</p> <p>Shellac (Alcohol Based) 370</p> <p>Stains 371</p> <p>Varnishes 371</p> <p>Waterborne Finishes 371</p> <p><b>Hardware 372</b></p> <p>Catches and Locks 372</p> <p>Hinges 372</p> <p>Screws (Wood and Machine) 373</p> <p>Washers 373</p> <p>Nails (Interior Construction) 374</p> <p>Metal Connectors 374</p> <p>Drawer Glides 374</p> <p>Edge Profiles 375</p> <p>Beads and Channels 375</p> <p>Running and Standing Trim 375</p> <p>Resources and Sources 376</p> <p>Wood Joinery 376</p> <p>Appendix: Material Matters 381</p> <p>Notes 383</p> <p>Glossary 385</p> <p>Bibliography 409</p> <p>Index 411</p>

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. <i>(ICON Magazine)<br /> </i>

<b>Nancy Gesimondo</b> 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. <p><b>Jim Postell</b> 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 <i>Furniture Design</i>, published by Wiley.</p>

<b>A comprehensive reference of materials for interior designers and architects</b> <p>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.</p> <p><b>Materiality and Interior Construction</b> 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:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Is highly illustrated throughout to show material properties and building assemblies</p> </li> <li> <p>Supplies rankings and information on the "green" attributes of each material so that designers can make informed decisions for specifications</p> </li> <li> <p>Is organized by application for easy and quick access to information</p> </li> <li> <p>Includes a companion website, featuring an extensive online image bank of materials and assemblies</p> </li> </ul> <p>Rather than a typical catalog of materials, <i>Materiality and Interior Construction</i> 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, <i>Materiality and Interior Construction</i> 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.</p>

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