Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (6th Edition)
Editorial Reviews Book Description This book offers designers several essential tools to work successfully with architects, contractors, manufacturers, and clients: A comprehensive presentation of finishing materials for the interior of as building, whether residential or commercial Key information on environmentally responsible and sustainable products Careful presentation of correct installation procedures and product maintenance Interesting historical background on the development of key materials A glossary of useful terms at the end of the chapter Appendices that list manufacturers and associations that sell or represent the products covered in the text In short, this text provides interior design students with the vital knowledge that they need to pass the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. The publisher, Prentice-Hall Career & Technology In this updated Fourth Edition of Riggs Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, the author deepens her exploration of materials for floors, walls and ceilings to include information on installation, the environment, and recycling. Coverage progresses from the ground up, literally, looking beyond the more decorative aspects of design, to study the properties and uses of both finishing materials in the design field and structural materials in the architecture field. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (6th Edition)
Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (6th Edition),J. Rosemary Riggs,Prentice Hall,0130483990,Building materials,Construction - General,Decorating - General,Do-It-Yourself,Equipment and supplies,General,House & Home,Household appliances,Interior decoration,Plumbing,Technology & Industrial Arts,Art / Design / General
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