Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (7th Edition)

For courses in Interior Design. Offering a unique look at interior design, Materials and Components of Interior Architecture, Seventh Edition fully covers the nonstructural materials available to interior designers. With an eye on the environment, it provides a firm understanding of the products, properties, and uses of all materials, from floors, walls and ceilings to installation, and recycling. Going beyond paint and carpet, it explores over 27 different floorings and devotes separate chapters to kitchens and baths. Filled with the latest information provided directly from the suppliers, it helps students think knowledgably and creatively about the "nuts and bolts" of interior design both in terms of structure and style.J.Rosemary Riggs is the author of 'Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (7th Edition)', published 2007 under ISBN 9780131587045 and ISBN 0131587048.