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This course provides an in-depth analysis of indoor materials used in interior design. Students will explore properties, applications, sourcing, sustainability, and aesthetics of materials. The course offers practical knowledge for selecting materials that enhance design while ensuring durability, comfort and compliance. Evaluation includes assignments, presentations, quizzes and exams.

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2024-02-11 Course Outline

This course provides an in-depth analysis of indoor materials used in interior design. Students will explore properties, applications, sourcing, sustainability, and aesthetics of materials. The course offers practical knowledge for selecting materials that enhance design while ensuring durability, comfort and compliance. Evaluation includes assignments, presentations, quizzes and exams.

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Course Title: Materials In Design II

Instructor: Muhammad Zahid Rahman Khan


Course Description:

This course provides an in-depth analysis of indoor materials used in interior design. Students
will explore the properties, applications, sourcing, environmental sustainability, and aesthetic
considerations of a variety of materials ranging from traditional to contemporary innovations.
The course offers practical knowledge for selecting and recommending materials that not only
enhance the design but also ensure durability, comfort, and compliance with industry standards.
Learning Outcomes:
Learners should be able to identify and describe various indoor materials used in interior design.
Learners should be able to compare and contrast the properties and uses of different materials.
Learners should be able to select appropriate materials for specific design scenarios considering
factors such as durability, aesthetics, sustainability, and cost. Learners should be able to integrate
knowledge of materials into the design process, creating cohesive and functional design
solutions. Learners should be able to assess material choices in the context of client needs,
environmental impact, and industry standards.
Here are the following learning outcomes:

1. *Identification*: Students will be able to accurately identify and categorize a range of indoor
materials commonly used in interior design, including textiles, woods, metals, plastics, and
composite materials.

2. *Analysis*: Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the properties of indoor materials,
such as durability, maintainability, and aesthetic value, to determine their suitability for different
interior design applications.

3. *Application*: Students will demonstrate the ability to select and justify material choices for
various design scenarios, with consideration for their physical properties, cost-effectiveness, and
overall design intent.

4. *Integration*: Students will integrate knowledge of indoor materials to create a


comprehensive interior design proposal that addresses the functional and aesthetic requirements
of a given space.
5. *Evaluation*: Students will critically assess indoor material applications in best practice
examples to establish their effectiveness in meeting design objectives, user satisfaction, and
sustainability goals.
Each outcome is action-oriented, clear, measurable (through quizzes, assignments, presentations
and final exam), and tied directly to the content and skills the academician aims to teach in the
course. This approach ensures that outcomes align with the skills that interior designers need in
the field.

Course Schedule:

1) Week 1: Introduction to Material Science in Interior Design


 Understanding Material Science in Interior Design
 Role and Importance of Materials in Interior Design
 Six domains of Design
2) Week 2: Floor Coverings and Wall Treatments
 Hard Flooring: Wood, Tiles, Concrete, Concrete Screeds
 Soft Flooring: Carpets, Carpet Tiles, Rugs
 Wall Treatments: Paint, Wallpaper, Wood Panels, Fabric Coverings
3) Week 3: Glass
 Glass in Interior Design: Types, Treatments, Glass Tempering, Low-E Glass
 History of Glass in interior space design
 Glass Fiber and its usage in Interior Elements
 Smart Glass (Electrochromic Glass)
4) Week 4: Finishes, Sealants and Coatings
 Paint: Types and Environmental Considerations
 Wood Finishes: From Stains to Sealants
 Protective Coatings: For Metals, Glass and Other Surfaces
 1st Quiz
5) Week 5: Practice Tests Session
6) Week 6: Adhesives and Jointing Materials
 Types of Adhesives and Their Specific Applications
 Grouting and Sealing – Best Practices
 Understanding the Technical Aspects for Application and Maintenance
 2nd Home Assignment
7) Week 7: 2nd Quiz (Close-ended Questions)
8) MID-TERM EXAM
9) Week 9: Acoustics and Sound Absorbing Materials
 Materials for Sound Absorption and Insulation
 Design Approaches for Acoustic Management
 Product Innovations and Custom Solutions
10) Week 10 and Week 11: Manufactured and Engineered Materials
 Plastics: Classification and Design Possibilities
 Metals: Metals and Ironmongery Works, Aluminum, Steel, Copper, and Their
Implications in Design
 Composite Materials: Characteristics and Contemporary Uses
11) Week 12: Ecodestructive Materials VS Healthy and Sustainable Materials
 Sustainability Theory
 Overview of Healthy and Sustainable Indoor Materials
 Criteria for assessing environmental impacts of Ecodestructive Materials
 Home Assignment: Analysis of Real-world Interior Design Projects and Indoor Material
Use according to Environmental Sustainability and Health Requirements
12) Week 13 and Week 14: Students’ Presentations on Replacing the Use of Fresh Wood
with Healthy and Sustainable Indoor Materials
13) Week 15: 1st Quiz (Objective Test) + 2nd Quiz (Subjective Test)
14) Week 16: Final Exam

Course Evaluation:

Course evaluation includes all the following below:


1) Attendance
2) 3 Home Assignments + Students’ Presentations
3) 4 Quizzes
4) Mid-Term Exam
5) Final Exam
RECOMMENDED READINGS:

1. Lyons, A. (2008). MATERIALS FOR ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS (4th ed.).


Burlington, MA, USA: Elsevier Ltd. Retrieved February 13, 2024, from
https://kashanu.ac.ir/Files/Content/9781856175197_Materials_for_Architects_and_Build
ers.pdf

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