Fabric for the Designed Interior. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Fabric for the Designed Interior

Interior Designers And Architects need to thoroughly understand fabric in order to satisfy clients and effectively meet the requirements of a given space. Fabric for the Designed Interior is a comprehensive text for students and professionals, addressing both residential and commercial interiors. The first part of the book places fabric in a historic context, examining its connection to the growth of civilization. Additional topics include source of early fibers and filments, yarn construction, carperts and rugs, and the evolving technologies of fabric production. Chapters with a practical orientation 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 through showrooms and fabricating facilities. Leading designers, fabric manufacturers, and suppliers weigh in with their experiences, giving readers a clear idea of real-world expectations.

Frank Theodore Koe, Ph.D., has held positions as Director of The Design Center at Philadelphia University, vice president and director of restoration at Scalamandré, and dean of the New York School of Interior Design. Frank's academic experiences include serving as professor and chairman of the Education Department at Saint Francis University of Pennsylvania and associate director of the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Stern School of Business, New York University. He had published and lectured on topics related to business, design, historic preservation, and fabric for interiors. In his spare time, Frank invents and manufactures sporting good products.