This complete guide to the selection of materials for interiors has been updated to reflect the
most recent materials on the market and contemporary awareness on industry movements like
sustainability. Written from the viewpoint of the working designer Interior Design Materials
and Specifications 4th 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.
New to this Edition: -Information on laminated materials has been dispersed and integrated into
related materials chapters -Covers the most up-to-date information on smart and sustainable
materials currently used in the industry -Includes new Case Studies that illustrate points made
throughout chapters based on real-life situations -New chapter Looking Ahead looks at material
research for potential interior surfacing options STUDIO Features: -Study smarter with self
quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards
of essential vocabulary Instructor Resources: -Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for
planning the course and using the text in the classroom supplemental assignments and lecture
notes -PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for
lecture and discussion
