Book Description: Interior Design Materials and Specifications is a book and CD-ROM combination thatcovers the selection, care, and code compliance associated with materials for interiors.It addresses the topic of material and trade resources from the viewpoint of theworking designer, describing each material s characteristics alongside specificationinformation and project management. Excerises related to the selection, specification,and installation processes give students the opportunity to select materialsand practice project management tools related to an adaptive reuse scenario. Thissimulated project on the CD-ROM requires students to apply their knowledge of proceduresand choosing materials in a real-world format, paying close attention to thereasons behind each material choice.