Selection should include
- floor coverings
- wall finishes
- ceilings
- windows.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the characteristics of common interior finishing materials used for floor coverings, wall finishes, ceilings, cabinetry, and countertops?
- Why should the degree of environmental friendliness of these materials be considered?
Communication
- How do professionals apply information about interior finishing materials in a project?
- How can a professional communicate to a client the features, advantages, and disadvantages of various interior finishing materials in an interior design project?
Leadership
- How do professionals include interior finishing materials that satisfy a client’s wishes and hold up well over time?
- How can professionals evaluate how well materials guidelines have been used to guide decisions about interior finishing materials?
Management
- What training and resources assist interior design professionals in including appropriate interior finishing materials in a design project?
- How can a professional manage a client's wishes about interior finishing materials while accounting for the degrees of integrity of the materials?