Illumination & Decoration of Flat Surfaces (Paperback, 6th edition)

It must be appreciated that no building surface is perfectly flat and that the best that can be expected is the appearance of flatness. Unfortunately, this appearance can easily be destroyed by the effect of glancing light, whether natural or artificial. The purpose of this book is to show the effect of different light sources on a variety of lining materials and paints so that best effects can be achieved.In the previous edition the building surfaces investigated included set plaster, fibrous plaster, hardboard and gypsum board with gloss and semi-gloss paint applied.This new and expanded edition will address new building materials such as cement sheet, polystyrene and AAC (aerated autoclaved concrete panels) and new building practices such as the reduction or elimination of eaves, smoother exterior coatings, low embodied energy materials and higher energy efficiency of buildings.Of interest to architects, building designers, builders, developers, and owners of commercial and domestic buildings, particularly those with new or newly renovated buildings.