Corky Binggeli

Materials for Interior Environments (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

Organized 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, Materials for Interior Environments 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. August 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118419908
• Artikelnr.: 39478035

Autorenporträt

Corky Binggeli, ASID, practices 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 Graphic Standards Field Guide to Commercial Interiors and Building Systems for Interior Designers. She is the coauthor with Francis D.K. Ching of Interior Design Illustrated and the editor of Interior Graphic Standards, Second Edition, all from Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
Part I Design Considerations 1
Chapter 1 Finish Selection and Specification 3
Functional Criteria 4
Health and Safety Codes 7
Building Codes 7
Residential Codes 8
Other Regulations and Standards 9
Finish and Furniture Selection and Codes 11
Human Factors and Material Selection 12
Accessible and Universal Design 13
Cost Estimating 14
Chapter 2 Sustainable Design 17
Sustainable Design Principles 18
Sustainability Codes and Standards 18
Sustainable Materials 19
Materials Selection Considerations 20
Evaluating Sustainable Materials 23
Product Certifications and Standards 25
Product Certification Systems 25
Sustainable Product Standards 25
The LEED System 26
Green Globes 27
Chapter 3 Existing Buildings 29
Existing Building Interiors 30
Cost Factors for Existing Buildings 31
Historic Buildings 32
Treatment Standards and Guidelines 32
Rehabilitating Historic Interiors 36
Hazardous Existing Materials 37
Asbestos 37
Lead 38
Mold 39
Part II Interior Materials 41
Chapter 4 Concrete and Cement-Based Materials 43
Cement 43
Types of Cement 43
Manufacturing Cement 44
Environmental Impacts of Cement 45
Specifying Cement 46
Applications for Cement 46
Terrazzo 49
Types of Terrazzo 49
Terrazzo Materials 50
Environmental Impacts of Terrazzo 50
Applications for Terrazzo 51
Specifying and Cost Factors for Terrazzo 51
Installing Terrazzo 52
Concrete 53
Design Context for Concrete 53
Types of Concrete 54
Manufacturing of Concrete 55
Environmental Impacts of Concrete 55
Applications for Concrete 56
Cost Factors for Concrete 58
Finishes for Concrete 58
Chapter 5 Stone, Masonry, and Concrete Masonry Units 63
Stone 63
Design Context for Stone 63
Types of Stone 65
Processing Stone 68
Environmental Impacts of Stone 69
Interior Applications for Stone 70
Specifying Stone 72
Cost Factors for Stone 72
Installing Stone 72
Brick 74
Design Context for Brick 74
Types of Brick 76
Manufacturing Brick 76
Environmental Impacts of Brick 77
Interior Applications for Brick 77
Specifying and Cost Factors for Brick 78
Installing Brick 78
Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) 79
Properties of CMUs 80
Types of CMUs 80
Environmental Impacts of CMUs 80
Specifying and Cost Factors for CMUs 80
Installing CMUs 82
Chapter 6 Glass and Ceramics 83
Glass 83
Design Context for Glass 84
Types of Glass 86
Manufacturing Glass 91
Environmental Impacts of Glass 91
Interior Applications for Glass 92
Codes, Specifi cations, and Cost Factors for Glass 93
Installing Glass 95
Ceramics 97
Design Context for Ceramics 97
Types of Ceramics 97
Manufacturing Ceramics 98
Environmental Impacts of Ceramics 98
Interior Applications for Ceramics 100
Specifying and Cost Factors for Ceramics 103
Installing Ceramic Tile 105
Chapter 7 Wood and Wood Products 107
Solid Wood 107
Design Context for Wood 107
Types of Wood 109
Manufacturing Solid Wood 113
Environmental Impacts of Solid Wood 114
Interior Applications for Solid Wood 116
Specifying and Cost Factors for Solid Wood 117
Installing Solid Wood 118
Wood Veneer 119
Design Context for Wood Veneer 119
Types of Wood Veneer 120
Manufacturing Wood Veneer 121
Environmental Impacts of Wood Veneer 121
Interior Applications for Wood Veneer 122
Specifying and Cost Factors for Wood Veneer 123
Installing Wood Veneer 123
Wood Panel Products 125
Design Context for Wood Panels 125
Types of Wood Panel Products 126
Environmental Impacts of Wood Panels 130
Specifying and Cost Factors for Wood Panels 130
Finishes for Wood Panels 131
Chapter 8 Plaster and Gypsum Board 133
Plaster 133
Design Context for Plaster 133
Types of Plaster 135
Manufacturing Plaster 135
Environmental Impacts of Plaster 137
Interior Applications for Plaster 137
Specifying and Cost Factors for Plaster 138
Installing Plaster 139
Gypsum Board 142
Design Context for Gypsum Board 142
Types of Gypsum Board 143
Manufacturing Gypsum Board 143
Environmental Impacts of Gypsum Board 144
Interior Applications for Gypsum Board 144
Specifying and Cost Factors for Gypsum Board 145
Installing Gypsum Board 145
Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) 147
Interior Applications for GFRG 148
Specifying and Cost Factors for GFRG 148
Installing GFRG 149
Chapter 9 Metals 151
General Information 151
Ferrous Metals 152
Design Context for Ferrous Metals 152
Types of Ferrous Metals 153
Manufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Ferrous Metals 154
Interior Applications for Ferrous Metals 155
Specifying and Cost Factors for Ferrous Metals 155
Installation and Maintenance of Ferrous Metals 157
Nonferrous Metals 158
Design Context for Nonferrous Metals 158
Types of Nonferrous Metals 160
Manufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Nonferrous Metals 167
Interior Applications for Nonferrous Metals 168
Specifying and Cost Factors for Nonferrous Metals 169
Finishes for Nonferrous Metals 170
Maintenance of Nonferrous Metals 171
Chapter 10 Synthetic Materials 173
General Information 173
Design Context for Synthetics 173
Manufacturing Synthetics 175
Environmental Impacts of Synthetics 175
Cost Factors for Synthetic Materials 177
Types of Synthetic Materials 178
Thermoplastics 178
Thermoset Plastics 182
Elastomers 183
Composite Materials 183
Interior Applications for Synthetic Materials 185
Finish Materials 185
Plastic Furniture 188
Adhesives 188
Plastic Films 189
Part III Finish Comparisons 191
Chapter 11 Paints and Coatings 193
Paints 193
Painting Systems 193
Paint Components 195
Types of Interior Paints 195
Specifying and Cost Factors for Paints 200
Coatings and Stains 201
Finishes for Wood 201
Finishes for Metals 205
Chapter 12 Fibers, Textiles, and Leather 209
Fibers 209
Properties of Fibers 209
Plant Fibers 210
Animal Fibers 213
Synthetic Fibers 217
Textiles 222
General Considerations for Textiles 222
Fabrication Methods for Textiles 223
Finishing Textiles 229
Leather 232
General Considerations for Leather 232
Types of Leather 232
Manufacturing Leather 233
Environmental Impacts of Leather 234
Interior Applications for Leather 235
Specifying and Cost Factors for Leather 235
Finishes and Maintenance for Leather 236
Chapter 13 Floor Finishes 237
General Considerations for Floor Finishes 237
Durability 237
Accessories and Maintenance 237
Codes and Standards for Floor Finishes 238
Cost Factors 238
Hard Floor Surfaces 238
Tile Flooring 239
Glass Flooring 243
Concrete, Terrazzo, and Poured Flooring 243
Laminate Flooring 244
Wood and Bamboo Flooring 246
Solid Wood Flooring 246
Parquet Flooring 250
Engineered Hardwood Flooring 250
Bamboo Flooring 251
Resilient Flooring 253
General Considerations for Resilient Flooring 253
Cork Flooring 254
Linoleum 255
Rubber Flooring 256
Vinyl Flooring 257
Leather Floor Tiles 259
Soft Floor Coverings 260
Codes and Standards for Soft Floor Coverings 260
Carpets 260
Rugs 268
Chapter 14 Wall and Window Finishes 273
Wall Finishes 273
General Considerations for Wall Finishes 273
Wall Tiles 274
Wall Panels 276
Low Partitions 283
Toilet Partitions 283
Office Partitions 284
Wallcoverings 284
General Considerations for Wallcoverings 284
Wallpaper and Wall Lining 287
Wood and Natural Fiber Wallcoverings 288
Textile, Nonwoven, and Leather Wallcoverings 292
Glass Partitions and Glazing 295
General Considerations for Glass and Glazing 295
Glass Block Walls 296
Glazed Walls 296
Interior Glazing 298
Window Treatments 300
Shutters, Blinds, and Shades 300
Draperies and Curtains 303
Chapter 15 Ceiling Finishes 309
General Considerations 309
Light, Sound, and Heat 309
Codes and Standards 311
Cost Factors 311
Ceiling Forms 311
Exposed Ceilings 312
Wood Structures 313
Concrete and Metal Structures 314
Plaster and Gypsum Board Ceilings 314
Plaster Ceilings 314
Gypsum Board Ceilings 315
Finishes 315
Wood Ceilings 316
Planks and Panels 316
Suspended Ceiling Systems 317
Ceiling System Grids 317
Canopies and Clouds 318
Decorative Grids 319
Acoustical Tiles and Panels 319
Metal Ceilings 321
Textile Ceiling Systems 325
Chapter 16 Millwork, Casework, and Furnishings 327
Millwork 327
Design Considerations for Millwork 327
Moldings and Trims 328
Casework 332
Design Considerations for Casework 332
Cabinets 333
Shelving 339
Countertops 339
Furnishings 345
General Considerations for Furnishings 346
Furniture Types 347
Furniture Materials 350
Upholstery 355
Other Furnishings 359
Glossary 361
Index 369