Basics Interior Architecture 05‎:‎ Texture + Materials forms an inspiring introduction to many of the materials currently used in the design of interior spaces‎.‎ The book explores the choice and use of materials and evaluates the effects of these choices on a space‎,‎ discussing topics such as light‎,‎ termperature‎,‎ acoustics and general atmosphere‎.‎ Each chapter assesses a single material‎,‎ with its inherent flaws and individual qualities‎,‎ and places it in its historical‎,‎ geographical and cultural context‎.‎ Readers are encouraged to consider the sustainability of each material and its future use‎,‎ and text is accompanied by both historical and contemporary case studies‎.‎