Because my major in interior design has a materials course set for this semester.When selecting materials for my course design, sustainability is a crucial consideration. At this moment, I realised that I have no idea how much the typical and non-everyday materials affect the environment, and I become confused when the materials I want to utilise do not correspond to the concept of environmental protection.So, in order to gain a better understanding and knowledge of materials, I would want to focus the theme of this annotated bibliography on the sustainability of interior design materials. I believe this will be beneficial to myself and other designers who have similar problems.
Addington, D.M. and Schodek, D.L. (2005) Smart materials and new technologies : for the architecture and design professions, Architectural Press eBooks. https://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BA74186113.
This book investigates the use of diverse materials in various aspects of interior design, with a focus on the issue of integrating the concept of sustainability into the selection of interior materials. Brown and Ferrelly begin by describing the fundamental ideas of various sorts of materials, such as sources, manufacturing processes, qualities, and environmental impact, before discussing how to blend visual aesthetic expression with functional practical uses when making material choices. This book is valuable because it covers a wide range of materials, not only traditional materials, but also examines the future potential of emerging environmentally friendly materials in interior design. It is really beneficial for us to comprehend the application of materials. In the sixth chapter, the author highlights the need of natural resource conservation and environmental protection through a series of design examples.
This book is a valuable resource and guide to the study of sustainable materials in interior design. The authors’ research offers an objective investigation of materials, avoids the bias of blindly identifying materials, and focuses on the genuine feasibility of sustainability in design. It can assist designers in making environmentally friendly material selections while still meeting design aesthetic requirements. The concept of objectivity does not influence the judgement in any manner.
Brown, R. and Farrelly, L. (2012) Materials and Interior Design. https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/76514/.
Addington and Schodek believe that smart materials and upcoming technology may make interior design more sustainable and adaptive. This book focuses on the use of smart and emerging materials in ecologically sustainable design, as well as how they are influencing the design of current interiors. By incorporating materials that respond to temperature, humidity, and light sensing in the design, interior spaces can more efficiently modify their energy usage and minimize their reliance on traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The authors further emphasise that the potential of these energy materials is not limited to energy savings; they may also provide comfort and aesthetic value.
This exploration direction of the book is more focused on the future development of environmentally friendly materials, making it ideal for studying the sustainable application of smart materials in interior design. The book is educational and trustworthy, with in-depth analyses based on materials and practical application examples. Most importantly, it presents theoretical concepts for designers on how to use new technology into the architectural and interior design processes. It will assist designers in learning more about material properties and then applying smart materials to efficiently increase the energy efficiency of buildings and interior design, shift the course of future design, and genuinely incorporate sustainability and adaptability into everyday design.
Bibliography：
1.Addington, D.M. and Schodek, D.L. (2005) Smart materials and new technologies : for the architecture and design professions, Architectural Press eBooks. https://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BA74186113.
2.Brown, R. and Farrelly, L. (2012) Materials and Interior Design. https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/76514/.
