Materiality and Interior Construction / Edition 1

by Jim Postell, Nancy Gesimondo

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470445440
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/15/2011
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

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.

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Table of Contents

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 Resin–Based, 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 206

Dimensions: Height, Thickness, and Depth 207

Function and Use 208

Incorporation of Building Systems 208

Partitioning Space/Spatial Order 209

Structural Integrity/Load Bearing 209

Walls and Partitions: Construction and Fabrication Types 211

Load Bearing, Non-Load-Bearing 211

Lateral Bracing 211

Modular Construction (CMU, Stacking, Masonry) 211

Wood and Metal Framing (Channel, Plate, Runner, Stud) 212

Integral and Integrated Assemblies 212

Structural Integrated Panels 212

Adhesives and Bonding 213

Hardware (Fasteners and Mechanical Attachments for Walls and Partitions) 214

Relative Cost of Materials for Walls 215

Walls, Partitions, and Vertical Components: Materials 216

Bead Board 216

Brick Masonry (Brick, CMU) 218

Cement Fiberboard 222

Ceramic Tile 223

Compressed and Rammed Earth 228

Concrete 230

Fabric-Wrapped Panel Systems 232

Glass/Glazing (Annealed, Flat, Laminated, Restoration, Safety, Smart, Stained, Tempered) 234

Gypsum Wallboard (Blueboard, Core Board, Foil-backed, Greenboard, Paperless, Type X Wallboard) 241

Leather 246

Metal (Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel) 248

Paint and Decorative Finishes (Alkyd Paint, Antigraffi ti Coatings, Ceramic Insulating Paints, Decorative Paint Techniques, Dry Paint, Electrostatic Paint, Intumescent Paint, Latex Paint, Milk-Based Paint, Oil Paint, Sprayed-On Paint Finishes) 252

Plaster (Finish Plaster, Gypsum Plaster, Venetian Plaster) 263

Plastics 266

Stone (Alabaster, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Onyx, Quartzite, Serpentine, Slate, Soapstone, Travertine) 268

Wallcovering (Cork, Dry-Erase, Fabric, Flock, Glass Bead, Glass Textile, Grass Cloth, Historical Prints, High- Performance, Magnetic, Paper, PVC-Free, Teldar Film, Vinyl, Wall Carpet, Wood Veneer) 272

Wood (Wall Veneer Panels, Wainscot, Moldings, Trim) 282

Chapter 4 Ceilings 285

Design Intentions 286

Acoustics and Sound Transmission 288

Defi ning and Partitioning Space 289

Fire Protection, HVAC, Lighting, MEP, and Acoustic Systems Integration 289

Ceilings: Construction and Fabrication Categories 290

Intermediate Floor Assemblies 290

Suspended and Nonsuspended Ceilings 290

Relative Cost of Materials for Ceilings 293

Ceiling Materials 294

Acoustic Ceiling Tiles (Glass Fiber and Mineral Fiber) 294

Ceramic Tile 296

Concrete 299

Glass/Glazing 302

Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Fiber 305

Metal Systems 308

Plaster 311

Plastics 313

Stone 315

Wood and Wood Systems 317

Chapter 5 Millwork 321

Design Intentions 325

Constructing Space 325

Function, Purpose, and Use 326

Durability 326

Relative Cost of Materials for Millwork 328

Interior Millwork: Materials 328

Agglomerates (Cambria, Celador, IceStone, River Rock, Riverstone, Trend Q) 328

Concrete 331

Glass 334

Linoleum 338

Metal 341

Plastics 346

Plastic Laminate 350

Solid Surface Materials (Avonite, CaesarStone, Corian, Fountainhead, Hanex, Swanstone, Zodiaq) 353

Stone (Alabaster, Granite, Limestone, Marble, Onyx, Quartzite, Serpentine, Slate, Soapstone, Travertine) 356

Wood and Wood Composite Boards 359

Interior Millwork Finishes 369

Aniline Dyes 369

Fire-Retardant and -Resistant Finishes 370

Nitrocellulose and Precatalyzed Lacquer 370

Oil-Based Finishes 370

Polyurethane/Spar Varnish 370

Shellac (Alcohol Based) 370

Stains 371

Varnishes 371

Waterborne Finishes 371

Hardware 372

Catches and Locks 372

Hinges 372

Screws (Wood and Machine) 373

Washers 373

Nails (Interior Construction) 374

Metal Connectors 374

Drawer Glides 374

Edge Profiles 375

Beads and Channels 375

Running and Standing Trim 375

Resources and Sources 376

Wood Joinery 376

Appendix: Material Matters 381

Notes 383

Glossary 385

Bibliography 409

Index 411

Editorial Reviews

This comprehensive reference imparts essential knowledge on how materials contribute to the construction and fabrication of all interior aspects of buildings, with coverage of the characteristics and properties of building materials and finishes. The highly illustrated book addresses key characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of specific materials, helping readers discover how to make every building element count. Organized by application for easy access to information, the book also includes a companion website with an extensive image bank of materials and assemblies. (ICON Magazine)

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