Interior Design and Decorating 30
INDD15
Module 15: Building Materials (Optional)
Outcome
Examine the
characteristics of
residential and
commercial building
materials.
Indicators
| (a) | Research the history of building materials from various eras. |
| (b) | Discuss factors (e.g., strength, durability, performance, aesthetic appearance, maintenance) that influence the choice of building materials. |
| (c) | Provide examples of how wood, glass, steel and concrete are used in residential and commercial buildings. |
| (d) | Research the characteristics and environmental impact of a variety of materials (e.g., wood, glass, steel, concrete) used in design. |
| (e) | Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of building materials such as earth, recycled wood or plastic composite lumber, straw bales, insulating concrete forms and recycled steel. |
| (f) | Prepare a cost estimate of materials used to construct or renovate a defined residential or commercial space. |
| (g) | Construct a materials board to present potential material choices for a residential or commercial project to clients. |
| (h) | Research the life cycle of building products and materials. |
| (i) |
Explain how to use technical sheets, safety data sheets and pictograms from the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) to obtain information about product safety. |
| (j) | Examine short- and long-term health concerns related to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released from building materials and household products. |
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