Final

Solution Statement: The materials used in the space will create a relaxed work environment. Soft neutrals paired with a lively color will give balance to the space. The repeating of color and shape on different materials will add rhythm.

Material: Biobased Tile

•   Product Number: T3603
•   Color: Twilight
•   Space Used: Bathroom

Sustainability: 85% Natural Limestone, and 10% pre-consumer recycled content.

Installation: Low VOC adhesives

Maintenance:

•  Sweep and Vacuum thoroughly
•  Damp mop with dilute detergent

Calculations:

One Box = $79.90 for 10 sq ft

Bathroom sq ft = 40’ 8 ¾”

Additional waste = 10%

40’ 8 ¾” x 10 = 4.8+ 40’ 8 ¾” = 45’ 4 ¾”

45’ 4 ¾”/10 = 4.5 (round up) = 5

5 x $79.90 = $399.50

 

Material: Carpet Square

• Product Number: 330
• Color: Total Calm
• Space used: Reception and Conference

Sustainability: N/A

Installation: Peel backing off adhesive, and place on floor.

Maintenance: Vacuuming; For stains blot with diluted cleanser

Calculations:

Sq ft Conference = 141’ – 6 1/8”

Sq ft Reception = 101’ – 6 3/8”

Reception + Conference = 243 ½’

10% allowances = 24.35

243 ½’ + 24.35 = 267.85 sq ft

Boxes = $127.00/ ea. Hold 72 sq ft

267.85/72 = 3.7 (Round up)

4 Boxes of Carpet Tiles

$127.00 x 4 = $508

Material: Paint YOLO Colorhouse 5-Gal. Eggshell Interior Paint 

• Product Number: 532352
• Color: Dream .05
• Space Used: Reception, Conference, and Bathroom 

Sustainability: N/A

Installation: Use a brush to apply the material to the wall

Maintenance: Wash with mild soap and water

Calculations:

5 Gallons = $169

5 Gallons cover approx. 1750 sq ft

45’ 4 ¾” + 243 ½’ = 288” 5 ¼”

Total: $169

Material: Acoustical Ceiling Tile

• Item Number: 30161601
• Color: White
• Space used: Reception, Conference, Bathroom

Sustainability: Made of 58% recycled content

Installation: Low VOC adhesives; Steel Ceiling graphs

Maintenance: A subtle vacuuming with hose attachments to knock dirt away.

Calculations: 

One box covers 48 sq ft at $138.35 per box.

45’ 4 ¾” + 243 ½’ = 288’ 5 ¼”

!0% waste = 28 + 288’ 5 ¼” = 316’ 5 ¼”

316’ 5 ¼”/48 = 6.58 (rounded up) = 7

7 x $138.35 = $968.45

Finish Schedule
Room Name	Floor	Walls	Ceiling
Reception	Carpet Tiles	Paint	Acoustical Ceiling Tiles
Conference	Carpet Tiles	Paint	Acoustical Ceiling Tiles
Bathroom	Biobased Tile	Paint	Acoustical Ceiling Tile

What I learned in Interior Materials

Interior Materials is a core class for any interior design major. I think it is important to know exactly what you’re working with so it makes sense to have to take this class. I feel like I learned quite a few things this semester, and I believe this class in beneficial for designers to grow.

            Fabrics have many different attributes. I think in the beginning as freshmen a lot of my peers and me didn’t understand that not all fabrics can be used is all applications. I think the learning about the different fabrics was crucial to our decision making in the future. I didn’t realize that not all fabrics are made with the same weave. I do find that interesting. I also think that knowing which weave is which can be rather important when texture comes in to play. I also didn’t know that some of the fabrics get their named from the looms in which they are made, such as jacquard. Knowing that some of the patterns cannot be achieved without the weave itself is an interesting fact to know. I also enjoyed learning about the different ways to dye fabric, or the fact that you can print patterns on it. I feel like I learned that fabrics themselves are extremely versatile, and even the more fickle ones have uses.

            I also learned that flooring can be just as diverse. Granted, I knew there were many different types of flooring I feel like I have a new outlook on it. It seems like you can use anything for flooring. I knew carpet had a pretty extensive color palette, but I feel like there are so many cool patterns and even textures that I was introduced to during the duration of this class. Not only that, but it can be made out of quite a few fibers. I learned that even leather can be used as flooring, which was something I would have never dreamed of. Wood floors are something of common knowledge, but I was unaware of the way some woods do in certain climates. Take bamboo for example. I was floored when I learned that it couldn’t thrive in a dry climate. It actually cracks and spreads apart. I thought wood was wood, and it didn’t matter what environment you put it in. I learned that tile is not as sturdy as I thought it was. It can crack if you drop too much weight on it.

            One of the most interesting things I learned about was LEED. Even though it doesn’t have much to do with materials themselves, it is a very interesting concept and something that speaks to me personally. In a way I am a minimalist, and I think that conserving the environment is a big deal. I enjoyed learning about the different things you can do to make a space LEED certified. I also am fascinated by the quality of air inside a space and outside. I found it a little disturbing that indoor air quality can be worse than outdoor air quality. Learning about LEED makes me want to make a change in myself to help my future and the future of the planet. I was also very intrigued by the green roofs that some corporations are employing to make sure that water from rain does not to go waste, and the fact that they help to insulate the building is a really cool and innovative idea. Sustainability is something that I feel everyone should practice.

            There were plenty of things I learned in Interior Materials, and again I am glad that the class is required for me as a designer. I think that these things will help me be more well rounded in the work that I do outside of college.

Parhill, Smith, & Cooper

Parkhill, Smith, & Cooper is a complete design firm which basically employess everyone from engenieers down to landscape architects. They are willing to give everything you need to have a complete site top to bottom.

We mostly went to learn about the LEED program! They have two buildings, one which is LEED certified, and one which isn't, but not to worry I only took pictures of the one that is.

 

No sneaking through these.

 These are the air ducts. They distribute the air evenly out into the space. I'm sure this building has a good IAQ.

 There is a skylight located centrally in the building. It lets in natural light so they don't have to use a lot of artificial lights. This is energy and cost efficient.

Cool and scary walking up and down this bad boy.

 There are a set of stairs that lead up to the green roof.

 Here is an example of what it takes to make the green roof possible. There are a lot of layers to the green roof.

 Here is the green roof. The employees basically let it grow, but it waters itself and helps to keep the building insulated.

More green roof

I just thought this panel was cool so I took a picture, and of course there is Jessica's little eyes between the gaps in the panels hahaha.

Over on the right are little blips about what they've done to make the building LEED certified.

Overall, I really enjoyed the place. I think it was pretty snazzy, and I'd love to work there.

Wallpaper Guy

Well unfortunately I missed a field trip, which was about stone, which would have been much cooler.

However, we did have a guy come from a wallpaper manufacturer, and unfortunately I'm too slow to even remember his name, or the business...

That being said, it was a pretty neat presentation, and the sales rep. was dressed really snazzy. I was seriously envious of his glasses. They were dope.

He showed us a lot of samples. It was really neat to see all of the ways that wall paper manipulated so they had different textures and color palettes, and it seemed really similar to an actual fabric material.
To be fair, both of them do some sort of screen printing, so they can't be too different, right?

He taught us about the different backings that were available for the wallpapers, which was interesting. I didn't realize you needed different backings to achieve different printing techniques.

I learned that wallpaper comes in a wide array of colors and styles, as well as price ranges. Again, I really liked the presentation, and I wish I could remember the company name. Ah well, Cest la vie.

Photo Analysis

My project for my Materials class required me to find a nature picture to inspire a bathroom space I'd be remodeling. I chose Antelope Canyon in Arizona, because it's an amazing and beautiful place.

Inside the Canyon

Line: I believe that the picture has a nice horizontal organic line that flows through it with the sediment that has been pressed together over the years.

Color: The value of the photo is intense. It's a lovely photo to work with as far as a color scheme.

Texture: The rough edges offer an organic texture.

Shape: There is a flowing organic shape the repeats through the canyon.

Form: The photo has nice form with the canyon walls in front, and gradually repeating in the back.

Size: The canyon has nice size with the larger walls in the front, and the smaller ones in the back. There are gradually different size.

Leftwich Chapman

Leftwich Chapman is a flooring company in Lubbock Tx that specializes in higher end flooring to suit the taste of anyone who isn't impressed by Home Depot. They do everything from the demolition of your old floor to the installation of your new floor! Pretty neat, right?

Wood Flooring is probably my favorite, so here are some pictures. 

Here is the wood flooring section. It's probably my favorite section.

This is the 'exoctic' wood part of the wood flooring section.

This is leather flooring station it's kind of weird, but I suppose if you're fancy enough to have leather then you're in to the extremes.

Look at this. So ridiculous.

 On the the non-wood things!

This was lenolium I think. I can't remember. It was early.

CARPETTTTTT

This carpet it made out of corn. I like it. I want this in my fancy pants house one day.

Tile is fun. Probably my second favorite option.

Backsplashes

That tile is made to look like wood. It's almost as if a unicorn and a lion had a baby. Completely blew my mind.

They lay examples on the floor so you can see what they look like, and there are my feet.

Vinyl

More Vinyl

I really like the flooring store, and I feel kind of bad that we were all too grumpy to enjoy Larry Leftwich's bad jokes. Anywho, I'd definitely poke around there again!

Unusual Material

                   The worlds as a whole time and time again proves that it can be innovative. Someone is always coming up with the 'next big thing'. The deign and architecture world is no different, and people always stretch the limits on what they can do in these areas. Building houses out of unusual things is a good example, and the phenomenon has taken the design world by storm. Shipping crate homes is a wonderful example of how a normal everyday thing can be turned into a place to live.

                   Shipping crates are large rectangular metal boxes, that usually have a standard size 40'x8'x8'. They are used to ship a variety of things overseas including cars, and toys. They also transfer goods across the nation on large trucks. Not only that, but their uniform rectangular shapes make them ideal for stacking and storing things, no wonder people deiced they make great houses. They are very strong and durable which males sense seeing as they have to withstand shipping overseas. They are also reusable which is appealing and saves money.

                    Shipping containers as housing is becoming more popular. They are affordable in cost as far as building supplies go, and are easy to plot out dimensions for rooms since they are already in rectangles! Shipping crate homes are pleasing to the eye, because of their streamline look, and offer a modern twist to the home building industry. The crates make good living spaces, because they are mold, termite, and fire resistant. Structurally shipping containers can be nearly indestructible, so they will stand up to the elements. The crates are study enough to cut windows into, and they can even be manipulated to expand like a collapsible RV. You can unfold the walls to crate on open space, then then close them up again when you are ready. These sturdy boxes can virtually be used in any way the consumer pleases.

                    Using shipping crates to build a house is something that is considered green. More often then not companies do not want to pay to have their containers shipped back to them when they send products to another country, so this leaves an abundance of containers that aren't in use. By buying containers to make a house, one is recycling the metal that was just going to sit and go to waste. The overabundance keeps the cost of the containers low, as mentioned before. This makes the homes Eco-friendly, as well as the fact that they are not made out of things that may not be renewable resources.

                     Shipping crate just scratch the surface of odd materials to use for making houses. However, they still prove that people are innovative and will makes homes out of anything they can get their hands on. This particular material proves to be Eco-friendly since they are made from containers that were already in use. Using the crates is a cool easy way to make a structure to live in, and designers continue to experiment with these metal boxes without limitation.