Materials

Material: Ceiling Tile

2 ft. x 4 ft. lay in ceiling tile (vinyl)

$ 15.49/each

Model #: 745-00

Color: white

Space Used: Reception, Conference, and Private Office

Sustainability: (recycled content, etc)

The panels are made of white, virgin-grade PVC vinyl and work with the most standard 15/16 in. grid systems.

100% locally recyclable materials.

Genesis panels resist, rust, corrosion, water, mold, mildew, and bacteria

Impact Resistant

Class A Fire Rating: YES

Moisture Resistant: YES

Installation/Maintenance:

Lay in ceiling tiles

Genesis will not spot, stain, rot, swell or peel due to moisture

Calculations:

$ 15.49/each-2 ft. x 4 ft

            Required Sq Footage: 24’ x 36’=  864 sq. ft

            Calculations: $15.49 x 108 = $ 1,672.92

Materials

Material: Paint

BEHR Ultra
#UL160-14 Natural Almond Interior Flat Gallon Paint

$30.98

Sheen: flat/matte

Container Size : 1 GA-Gallon

Space used: Reception, Conference, Private Advising Offices

Behr Premium Plus Ultra Interior is a Low VOC, Paint and Primer in one that saves time and gives you superior coverage in fewer coats. It's performance driven paint and primer in one formulation features Nanoguard technology with an extra-protective shell that offers excellent stain removal and resistance, outstanding water and scuff resistance, and great touch up, coverage and hide, creating an easy to clean stays looking new longer finish. Choose from the sophisticated Behr Premium Plus Ultra collection of 386 exclusive, designer hues or choose from over 2000 beautiful Behr colors to find your perfect color.

• Flat Enamel finish provides a non reflective appearance to help minimize surface imperfections and provide easy touch-up
• Covers up to 400 sq. ft. per gallon
• A high performance paint and primer in one developed using Behr’s revolutionary Nanoguard technology
• Scuff and stain resistant
• MFG Brand Name : BEHR Ultra
• MFG Model # : 175001
• MFG Part # : U10320

• Assembled Depth (in.) : 7.14 in
• Assembled Height (in.) : 7.89 in
• Assembled Width (in.) : 7.14 in
• Base : Base 1
• Cleanup : Soap & Water
• Color : Natural Almond
• Color Family : Beige / Cream
• Container Size : 1 GA-Gallon
• Coverage Area (sq. ft.) : 400 ft²
• Dry to touch (min.) : 120
• Functions as a primer : Yes
• Interior Paint & Stains Product Type : Wall/Trim Paint
• Interior/Exterior : Interior
• Manufacturer Warranty : Limited Lifetime Guarantee
• Paint Product Type : Interior Paint/Stain
• Paint Type : Acrylic
• Primer required : No
• Product category : Wall & trim
• Returnable : Non-Returnable
• Sheen : Flat/Matte
• Time before recoating (hours) : 4
• Tintable : Yes

Sustainability: (recycled content, etc)

Ideal for application on walls, trim, doors, windows, cabinets, interior furniture and ceilings formulated for easy application with a nylon/polyester brush or 3/8 -1/2 in. nap roller, depending upon surface texture

100% acrylic latex paint and primer in one base provides exceptional adhesion and durability

Installation/Maintenance:

Cleanup : Soap & Water

Calculations:

Cost: $30.98/ per gallon- Coverage Area (sq. ft.) : 400 ft²

Required Sq Footage: 24’ x 36’ = 864 sq.ft.

Calculations:

$30.98/ per gallon: 400 ft² x 3 gallons ( coverage area of 1200 sq.ft) = $92.94

Final Calculations

Final Calculations:

Material	Total Cost
Carpet	$2,773.44
Ceiling Tile	$ 1,672.92
Fabric-black	$320.00
Fabric-crimson	$154.00
Countertop	$162.00
Paint	$92.94

Project Total:

$ 5,175.30

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Blog 12- Reflections

Blog #12 – What I have Learned

            Reflecting on the materials and field trips from this class I realize how much I have truly learned. This class was so a valuable learning experience. Prior to the course I always knew how to pick out things such as furniture and finishes but, I now know what materials are appropriate to use and what are not.

            The class started with fabrics and fibers. I learned the breakdown of fibers and got to see hands on what all goes in to making fabrics at the Texas Tech University Fiber Institute. The machines were gigantic and slightly intimidating. It was amazing to see how fibers that are so small have to go through such an intense course of machines to be ready for what it is going to made into such as a cotton t-shirt. The tests were also enlightening as a student to see how important it is to test the fiber quality, flammability, and other things.  I learned the most about fabrics and fibers from our swatch kit and quizzes. There is something about having the material right in front of you in a binder that makes a student truly learn what each different swatch is. The quizzes were an added bonus to my learning experience.

            I also learned so much from our field trips to the flooring and countertop field trips. In class we had lectures about floors, walls, and countertops but like I said in the above paragraph seeing things hands on through a company selling and promoting these products really helped me understand what is great for commercial and residential use and what is not. The projects following these field trips gave me an opportunity to really think and reflect on what materials need to be used for the bathroom project and kitchen project. For example, wood flooring may not be the best choice for an area that is exposed to lots of water. I learned about the maintenance of different flooring and countertops and what materials work well in high and low traffic areas.

            The last few field trips that we went on were to architecture sites and firms. These were my absolute favorite. Jeff Seal Homes was a great experience to see the process of doing interiors to new construction. I saw how important an interior designer really is in the process of building a new home. Parkhill Smith, and Cooper was also a wonderful experience especially in the area of LEED certification. It was interesting to see what an actual firm is like. The architects, engineers, and interior designers were all mixed together in the studios. I thought that was really interesting to see how the workplace is not subjective to the career of the employee, all of the employees worked together for the sole purpose of creating the best work. The building was LEED certified and I had never been in a building that was certified. It was interesting to see how the layout and the materials used in the architecture firm affect the actual employees.

            Overall, this class was a great experience. I loved all of the things we did, the projects and field trips were all strongly related to the purpose of the course. I am sad to see that the semester is over Dr. Gaines was an amazing professor and she did a great job at teaching all of us the materials. My team even won the Jeopardy game after being up all night from the Kitchen Project! 

Blog #11

BLOG #11 PSC

            In our Materials course with Dr. Gaines we received the privilege to tour PSC Architectural Firm. (Parkhill, Smith, & Cooper). The firm was established in Lubbock, Texas in 1945 and has now expanded in several places in the South Western Region of the United States. The company holds true to their goal of sustainability. The firm itself employs over 200 people that are all divided into categories: architectural, interiors, engineering, and landscape design. The Building in Lubbock, Texas is LEED certified. The company is proud to say they are one of the first LEED certified buildings in the West Texas area.

            The field trip started off in the conference room. We had a great discussion on what architecture and interior design is really like in the real world. I felt extremely educated after leaving the conference room alone. I learned about the different factors of what being LEED certified truly is. The one word that will forever be stuck in my mind is sustainability. I did not quite understand what that meant before the field trip. I now know that there are many factors that create a sustainable product or building.

            After the conference room, we got the privilege of touring the firm itself. Two different buildings divide the company. The first building is where everyone met in the conference room. We were told that typically this is about as far as anyone will get into the building unless you are an employee or under certain circumstances. I felt honored! After leaving the conference room we toured through the main areas where the architects, engineers, and interior designers do all of their work. It was a great experience to see what the actual working environment for a designer could potentially be for me in the near future.

            I really enjoyed this field trip. I learned an incredible amount of information and am so happy that I got to tour a LEED certified building for the first time. I know that this field trip is going to be beneficial for the rest of my career. My favorite part of the field trip was seeing the break down of how a green roof is set up. I never thought about the reality of what would be a better insulator then natural earth and greenery itself. This field trip was an eye-opener that will forever be a memory. 

Blog #10- Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction

Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction

            Last week our class went on a field trip to tour a few under construction homes built by Jeff Seal. This was an excellent learning opportunity for our class to visually see all of the elements that go forth during the construction of an architectural space.  Jeff Seal builds custom homes that if wanted could match European design.  

            Jeff Seal had a lot of excellent advice for student designers but one thing that really stuck was describing his idea of a finished home. His goal is to consider a house complete when it feels and looks like a beautiful completed home without the elements of furniture and accessories. In the first home, everything was customized. The clients described exactly what type of rooms they wanted in each space as well as the style of home they wanted to live in. They chose a European design that entailed similar brickwork and vaults. The lighting was perfect for the European design that they were trying to achieve.

            Jeff Seal had one interior designer named Abby, who was credible for creating all of the drawings for the details and finishes of the house. The door was custom made and Abby hand drew the door and then got it approved by Jeff and the Clients and the door was created. She also drew all of the cabinetry and picked out all of the lighting. It was really cool to see how much work interior designers actually put into the design and construction of an architectural structure.

            The second house was extremely large. Jeff and Abby described it as a castle. The entry door had to be the biggest door I have ever seen on a home. It went all the way to the top of the house. (two stories). In each of the houses that we toured he had integrated great use of different types of vaults and domes. Especially in the second house, it had combinations of domes, groin vaults, and tunnel vaults.

            I really enjoyed this field trip because it was fun to see the raw elements of a house under construction. Jeff Seal is a very talented architectural designer and I am so happy I got to see some of his work and learn about Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction.