Course Description

DES 138: Materials and Methods in Interior Design (4)

Lecture/discussion—3 hours; project—1 hour. Prerequisite: DES 1 or consent of instructor. Priority to Design majors. Introduction to the finish materials used for interior design with special emphasis on sustainable and recycled products. Performance factors, relative costs and energy impacts, installation conditions and construction details, and design potential for a full range of interior materials. Offered in alternate years.