Fabric for the Designed Interior, Third Edition, is a comprehensive text for students and professionals, addressing residential, commercial, and other interiors. The book begins by placing fabric in a historic context, examining its connection to the growth of civilization. Later chapters take a practical approach to provide readers with the tools they need for successfully specifying fabric, dealing with environmental and safety concerns, understanding fabric and carpet-care issues, working with bids and contracts, and learning strategies for navigating showrooms and fabricating facilities. Leading designers, fabric manufacturers, and suppliers weigh in with their experiences, giving readers a clear idea of real-world expectations. This new edition includes a new chapter on fabrics for transportation and leisure with the latest fabric technology. New to this Edition· New chapter on fabrics for transportation and leisure and fabric technology· Updates to include new interior codes· Designer’s Field Guide feature boxes include exclusive interviews with professionals for industry insights · Content on AI and AI models including Machine Learning (ML) and up-to-date technologiesInstructor Resources· Instructor's 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 discussionFabric for the Designed Interior STUDIO—an online tool for more effective study!· Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips· Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions
