Description should include
- the characteristics, sustainability, and functions of
- common hardwoods and softwoods, including the characteristics of the grain
- solid wood vs. veneered wood
- composite materials (e.g., medium-density fiberboard [MDF], particleboard)
- plastics
- metals
- glass
- rattan, wicker, and bamboo
- the common differences between residential and commercial furniture construction materials.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are common furniture construction materials? What are the defining characteristics of each?
- How can one evaluate furniture construction materials?
- What consequences may result from failing to understand furniture materials?
Communication
- How do interior design professionals assess furniture construction materials?
- How can interior design professionals communicate to clients the wide variety of furniture construction materials available and the appropriate applications of each?
Leadership
- How can interior design professionals ensure that furniture materials have been adequately addressed?
Management
- How do professionals develop a working knowledge of common furniture construction materials?
- How can interior design professionals gain specialized knowledge of furniture construction materials when needed?