Materiality and Interior Construction

A comprehensive reference of materials for interior designers
and architects

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.

Materiality and Interior Construction 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:

• Is highly illustrated throughout to show material properties and
  building assemblies

• Supplies rankings and information on the "green" attributes of
  each material so that designers can make informed decisions for
  specifications

• Is organized by application for easy and quick access to
  information

• Includes a companion website, featuring an extensive online
  image bank of materials and assemblies

Rather than a typical catalog of materials, Materiality and
Interior Construction 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,
Materiality and Interior Construction 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.

Auteur

Nancy Gesimondo 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.

Jim Postell 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 Furniture Design, published by Wiley.

Résumé
A comprehensive reference of materials for interior designers and architects Choosing the right material for the right purpose is a criticaland often overlookedaspect 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.

Materiality and Interior Construction 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:

• Is highly illustrated throughout to show material properties and building assemblies

• Supplies rankings and information on the "green" attributes of each material so that designers can make informed decisions for specifications

• Is organized by application for easy and quick access to information

• Includes a companion website, featuring an extensive online image bank of materials and assemblies

Rather than a typical catalog of materials, Materiality and Interior Construction 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, Materiality and Interior Construction is a one-stop, comprehensive reference for hundreds of commonly used materials and their integration as building componentsand an invaluable resource that every interior designer or architect should add to their set of tools.

Contenu

Preface ix

Acknowledgements xi

Foreword xiii

Chapter 1 Why Materials Matter 1

Design Intentions 2

The Design Concept 3

Human Factors 4

Health, Safety, and Welfare 10

Historical Overview 13

Chronology and Technological Development 15

What It's Made of and How It's Made 17

Material Extraction 19

Environmentally Sustainable Design Considerations 20

Biomimicry 21

Carbon-Neutral Design 22

Certifi cations 22

Downcycling 23

Embodied Energy 24

Life-Cycle Assessment 24

Local Materials 24

Natural and Synthetic Materials and Components 24

Rapidly Renewable Materials 25

Reclaimed/Repurposed Materials 26

Recycled Materials 26

Upcycling 27

Volatile Organic Compounds 28

Material Properties and Performance Characteristics 29

Absorption Coefficient 31

Acoustics 32

Aging and Weathering 35

Cellular Structure 37

Compressive and Tensile Strength 37

Density 38

Dimensional Movement 38

Ductility 40

Durability 40

Elasticity 41

Emissivity 41

Fire Ratings 41

Stability 42

Surface Attributes 43

Thermal Conductivity 43

Thermal Transmittance 44

Workability and Joinery 44

Applications 45

Installation Methods 46

Existing Conditions 46

Construction and Fabrication 46

Substructures and Assemblies 46

Maintenance Requirements 46

Green Cleaning Policies and Products 46

Relative Material Cost 48

Resources and Sources 48

Chapter 2 Flooring 49

Design Intentions 50

Human Factors 52

Health, Safety, and Welfare 52

Purpose and Performance 56

Structural Integrity and Engineering 57

Circulation and Conveyance: Stairs, Ramps, and Slopes 60

Stairs: Accessibility and Egress 62

Ramps and Slopes: Accessibility and Egress 64

Subfl oor Preparation Methods 64

Installation Methods 66

Adhesion and Bonding 67

Asbestos Abatement Issues 67

Installing Floating Floors 67

Installing Tiles 68

Maintenance Requirements 69

Relative Cost of Materials For Flooring 69

Flooring Materials 69

Bamboo 69

Brick 72

Carpet 74

Cementitious Top Coatings 87

Ceramic Tile 88

Composite Floor Tiles (Bio-Based, ESD, MCT, MVT, Polyester ResinBased, PVC-Free, Resin, VCT) 104

Concrete (Cast-in-Place, Precast, and Concrete Finishes) 120

Cork (Laminated Plank, Sheet, Tile) 125

Glass 131

Leather (Tile) 134

Linoleum (Laminated Plank, Sheet, Tile) 137

Metal (Flooring, Decking, Grating) 142

Rubber 145

Stone (Alabaster, Basalt, Bluestone, Dolostone, Fieldstone, Flagstone, Gabbro, Gneiss, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Onyx, Petrifi ed Wood, Quartzite, Sandstone, Serpentine, Schist, Slate, Travertine) 149

Terrazzo (Cementitious, Epoxy, and Polyester Matrices, Cast-in-Place Systems, Precast Tile) 165

Vinyl (Composition Tiles, Luxury Tiles and Strips, Rolled/Sheet Goods, Solid Vinyl Tiles, Safety Flooring, Specialty PVC-Free, Vinyl Sheets and Tiles) 174

Wood (Strip, Parquet, Plank, Block, Reclaimed Lumber, and Engineered Flooring) 190

Chapter 3 Walls, Partitions, and Vertical Components 203

Design Intentions 204 Acoustics and Sound Transmission ...