Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (6th Edition) [Paperback]

J. Rosemary Riggs (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130483990 | ISBN-13: 978-0130483997 | Publication Date: August 8, 2002 | Edition: 6

For courses in Introduction to Interior Design, sophomore-level courses in Materials. 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.

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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.

From the Back Cover

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (August 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130483990
• ISBN-13: 978-0130483997
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,055,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Broad Outlook on Interior Products, June 20, 2000

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Stephanie B Hixson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (5th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is a good reference for anyone who is currently designing or building a luxury home, but for a general education on construction interiors, this is not the book. There are many references to the latest products, which include both color and feature description that will be quickly outdated. Most of the discussion centers around materials that would be used in an affluent home rather than your typical family residence, and product descriptions focus on the unique product, not the typical. Dimensions for comfortable clearance and layout hints are useful for residential layout, but the commercial references are very limited.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good condition, July 29, 2010

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This review is from: Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (7th Edition) (Paperback)

The book arrived in great time. Had a few small tears, but other than that, its in fine condition.

5 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Poorly Written, August 21, 2006

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DesignGal (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Materials and Components of Interior Architecture (6th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is very poorly written. It also does not adequately discuss estimating materials.