This complete guide to the selection of materials for interiors has been updated to reflect the most recent materials on the market and contemporary awareness on industry movements like sustainability. Written from the viewpoint of the working designer Interior Design Materials and Specifications 4th Edition describes each materials characteristics and teaches students how to evaluate select and specify materials taking into account factors including code compliance building standards sustainability guidelines human needs and bidding processes. Students will learn how to communicate with suppliers and vendors to achieve the results they envision and how to avoid some of the pitfalls common to material selection and specification.New to this EditionInformation on laminated materials has been dispersed and integrated into related materials chapters Covers the most uptodate information on smart and sustainable materials currently used in the industry Includes new Case Studies that illustrate points made throughout chapters based on reallife situations New chapter Looking Ahead looks at material research for potential interior surfacing options STUDIO Features Study smarter with self quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tipsReview concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary Instructor ResourcesInstructors Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom supplemental assignments and lecture notes PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion