Final Exam

Solution Statement

This space utilizes durable, sustainable, and efficient materials to create a sleek and green environment.

FINISHES SCHEDULE

ITEM	L	W	H	MATERIAL	QTY	MERCHANT	PRICE	REMARKS
VINYL FLOORS	100	13.17	110	VINYL	368 ft2	NATURCOR	$4.35/ft2	750999
PAINT	-	-	-	ACRYLIC LATEX PAINT	4 GAL	SHERWIN-WILLIAMS	$70/GAL	K36W00351
TILE	12	12	5/8"	CERAMIC	54 ft2	STAR VALUES	$2.34/ft2	10584169
WINDOW COVERINGS	72”	36”	0.019"	POLYESTER	6	HUNTER DOUGLAS	$200/ shade	GreenScreen Revive
UPHOLSTERY FABRIC	-	54”	-	RAYON, POLYESTER, & COTTON	36 YDS	CARNEGIE	$49/YD	Passes NFPA 260, California Bulletin 117E 65,000 Double Rubs
CEILINGS	12”	12”	5/8"	MINERAL FIBER	368 ft2	ARMSTRONG	$ 1.19/ft2	1693

                  A. VINYL FLOORING

             

                               1. SUSTAINABILITY

·      Vinyl floors are very sustainable. They require much less energy to produce than processing raw materials. Vinyl is composed largely of salt, which is a very available material. Additionally, vinyl floors are made of water-based solvents and recycled materials, which add to their sustainability factor. Their durability makes them a suitable choice for high traffic areas, and therefore makes them a greener product since they don’t have to be replaced as often.

 2. INSTALLATION

·      Requires physical labor and adhesive

                               3. MAITENANCE

·      Spills are easily wiped and cleaned

·      Avoid using harsh cleaning products

·      Rinse well after mopping to remove all soap  

 4. CALCULATIONS

·   Reception area= 101 ft² + Toilet Area= 54 ft² + Conference Room= 165 ft²= 320 ft²

·   320 + 15%= 368 ft²

·      $4.35 x 368= $1600.80

·      Boxes needed: 28

                  B. CEILING TILES

              

                               1. SUSTAINABILITY

·      Made from recycled materials

 2. INSTALLATION

·      Must install with a grid

                               3. MAITENANCE

·      Remove dirt by brushing or vacuuming

·      Wall cleaner can be used on it

·      Avoid using too much water when cleaning

 4. CALCULATIONS

·      Reception area= 101 ft² + Toilet Area= 54 ft² + Conference Room= 165 ft²= 320 ft²

·      Ceiling tiles= 12”x12”, so 320 tiles are needed

·      Tiles come in cartons of 36.

·      9 cartons are needed

·      Therefore, this comes to a total of 324 ft²

·      342 x $1.19= $385.56

                  C. PAINTED WALLS

                

                                                

                               1.   SUSTAINABILITY

·      Self-priming so uses less coats of pain

·      Durable

·      Zero VOC’s

 2.  INSTALLATION

·      Requires physical labor

                               3. MAITENANCE

·      Spills are easily wiped and cleaned

·      Avoid using harsh cleaning products             

 4. CALCULATIONS

·   Reception Area= [(9x10)(2)]+[(11x10)(2)]= 400 ft²

Toilet Area = [(6x10)(2)]+[(9x10)(2)]= 300 ft²

Conference Room= [(11x10)(2)]+[(15x10)(2)]= 520 ft²

Total area= 1220 ft²

·   1 gal paint covers 400 ft²

1220/400=3.05

Therefore, 4 gallons are needed

·   $70 x 4= $280

               

                D. WINDOW COVERINGS

                 

                               1.   SUSTAINABILITY

·      Made from 100% recycled materials

·      Effectively blocks heat from the sun keeping energy costs down

 2.  INSTALLATION

·      Requires physical labor and roller panels

                               3. MAITENANCE

·      Dust and dry-wipe to clean

 4. CALCULATIONS

·      $200 x 6 Windows= $1200

                E. CERAMIC TILE FLOORING

                

                               1.   SUSTAINABILITY

·      Lifespan of 50 years

·      Comes from natural and plentiful raw materials

 2.  INSTALLATION

·      Requires physical labor

                               3. MAITENANCE

·      Safe to mop

·      Sweeping and vacuuming are also acceptable

 4. CALCULATIONS

·      Toilet Area: 9x6= 54 ft²

·      $2.34 x 54= $126.36
·      $126.36+ 15%= $145.31

A. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC

              1.   SUSTAINABILITY

                    ·      Very durable and therefore requires less frequent replacing

                    ·      65,000 double rubs

              2.  INSTALLATION

                    ·      Requires professional upholstery

                  3. MAITENANCE

                         ·      Only clean with a water free solvent.

                         ·      Do not saturate. Do not use water.

                         ·      Cushion covers should not be removed and dry cleaned

                  4. CALCULATIONS

                         ·      3 yards per chair

                         ·      3x 12 = 36 yards

                         ·      $49 x 36=  $1764

What I learned This Semester

This semester I learned many things about interior design and selecting materials. Subjects ranged from fabrics, flooring, wall coverings, color theory, LEED and more. This class is vital to a designer because it is important to know how to select appropriate materials for different spaces.

I found that I learned the most from going on the field trips. It made me realize that there really are so many different fields to work in within interior design. Jobs can range from separating cotton fibers at the Texas Tech Fiber & Biopolymer Research Institute to designing million dollar dream homes with Jeff Seal. It was helpful to get to know all these people around the Lubbock community for future internships or jobs. My favorite field trip was probably the one to Parkhill, Smith, & Cooper because I think that LEED is really fascinating. Also, I'll never pass up a chance to go on a green roof!

I also found that I learned a lot about fabric codes during our swatch kit assignment that will be valuable when taking the NCIDQ. It was surprising to learn just how many different kinds of fabrics there were. Besides having to know these fabrics for interior design, I also got pretty excited when I was able to recognize all of the brocade leggings in Forever 21 on Black Friday.

Overall, I learned a lot from this Materials class, and I felt that it was very worthwhile. I feel that the knowledge I have gained in this class will help me to become a better designer.