Title: Evaluate the properties, function, maintenance, and cost of materials used in interiors.
Course: Interior Design I (19263-I) > Section: Understanding Materials Used in Interior Design

Evaluation should include

- appropriateness of each material for specific uses
- sustainability of each material
- maintenance processes required for each material
- cost comparison of similar materials
- applicable laws and codes addressing material safety (e.g., fire codes).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What strategies can help determine the best material for a specific use?
- Why are there laws regarding materials and their use in the interior design industry? What two federal laws govern this?
- How might design problems be solved by using materials in innovative ways?

Communication

- What communication skills help convey information about materials in an interior design project?
- How can interior design professionals evaluate a client’s requests in determining quality materials?
- How can interior design professionals communicate the features, advantages, and disadvantages of various materials to a client?

Leadership

- What leadership skills must interior design professionals have to satisfy a client's requirements for materials and ensure durability?
- How can individuals evaluate materials guidelines to determine their effectiveness?

Management

- What training and resources are required to select materials in a design project?
- How can individuals balance a client's requests about materials with best practices?