Materials and Components of Interior Architecture

Offering an approach to the field of interior architecture, this book provides an understanding of the products, properties, and uses of various materials. It looks beyond the decorative aspects of design to study the properties and uses of both finishing materials in the design field and structural materials in the architectural field.

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Intended for a sophomore-level undergraduate Materials course; also suitable as a supplemental book for basic Interior Design courses. Taking into account the dramatic advances being made in materials and technologies, Rigg's innovative text on interior architecture offers a refreshing, synergistic approach to the field while exposing students to many exciting nonstructural materials available to today's designers. With an eye on the environment, it provides a firm understanding of the products, properties, and uses of all materials, covering everything from floors, walls and ceiling to installation, and recycling. Progressing from the ground up - literally - it looks 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 architectural field.