{"product_id":"9780470445440","title":"Materiality and Interior Construction","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMateriality and Interior Construction\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJim Postell | Nancy Gesimondo\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchitecture \/ Interior Design \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive reference of materials for interior designers and architects\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChoosing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMateriality and Interior Construction\u003c\/b\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs highly illustrated throughout to show material properties and building assemblies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplies rankings and information on the \"green\" attributes of each material so that designers can make informed decisions for specifications\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs organized by application for easy and quick access to information\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes a companion website, featuring an extensive online image bank of materials and assemblies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than a typical catalog of materials, \u003ci\u003eMateriality and Interior Construction\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eMateriality and Interior Construction\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eNancy Gesimondo\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Postell\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eFurniture Design\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 June 2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470445440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e448\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379066564748,"sku":"9780470445440","price":91.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470445440.jpg?v=1780197182","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470445440","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}