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Beginnings of Interior Environments

by Phyllis Sloan Allen

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Publisher Comments:

The classic introductory text that explains the profession of interior design for bout commercial and residential environments. THIS EDITION FEATURES THE FOLLOWING:
  • Information about the professional organizations of ASID, IIDA, IDC, and IDEC
  • Design concepts that follow EIDER and NCIDQ requirements
  • A practical approach to introductory interior design education. Meets the needs for both information and application
  • Professional Design Scenarios—actual case histories—tell the stories that apply the knowledge
  • Special sections on Sustainable Design address environmental sensitivity and the LEED program
  • Emphasis on multi-cultural design and universal design applications
  • Over 700 images and illustrations

Synopsis:

The classic introductory text that explains the profession of interior design for bout commercial and residential environments. THIS EDITION FEATURES THE FOLLOWING:
  • Information about the professional organizations of ASID, IIDA, IDC, and IDEC
  • Design concepts that follow EIDER and NCIDQ requirements
  • A practical approach to introductory interior design education. Meets the needs for both information and application
  • Professional Design Scenarios—actual case histories—tell the stories that apply the knowledge
  • Special sections on Sustainable Design address environmental sensitivity and the LEED program
  • Emphasis on multi-cultural design and universal design applications
  • Over 700 images and illustrations

Synopsis:

With over 700 vivid images and illustrations along with the wisdom of numerous practicing designers, this book provides a practical approach to introductory interior design. Covering the profession for both commercial and residential environments, the Ninth Edition introduces readers to the history, design fundamentals, and building systems (construction, electrical, mechanical) of design. Exploring topics such as the space planning process, environmental sensitivity, and multicultural design, this book contains both the necessary information and applications readers need to be fully prepared for the field. For professionals with a career or interest in design, interior decorating, architecture, construction, carpentry, and environmental design.

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS.
 1. Understanding Interior Design.

 Pictorial Essay: History of Style.

II. DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS.

 2. Elements and Principles of Design.

 3. Color.

III. BUILDING SYSTEMS.

 4. Construction, Systems, and Codes.

 5. Lighting, Electrical, and Communications.

IV. SPACE.

 6. Space Planning: Furnishings to Rooms.

 7. Space Planning: Rooms to Buildings.

V. FURNISHINGS, FABRICS, AND BACKGROUND ELEMENTS.

 8. Furniture and Accessories.

 9. Textiles.

10. Backgrounds: Floors.

11. Backgrounds: Ceilings and Walls.

12. Backgrounds: Doors, Windows, and Fireplaces.

VI. THE PROFESSION OF INTERIOR DESIGN.

13. Interior Design as a Career.

Appendix A: Residential Programming Questionnaire.

Appendix B: Furniture Inventory Sheet.

Appendix C: Typical Set of Residential Construction Drawings.

Glossary.

References.

Index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780130457707
Author:
Allen, Phyllis Sloan
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Author:
Allen, Phyllis
Author:
Allen, Phyllis S.
Author:
Jones, Lynn M.
Author:
Stimpson, Miriam F.
Location:
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Subject:
Domestic
Subject:
Interior decoration
Subject:
Decorating - General
Subject:
Residential
Subject:
Design - General
Subject:
Buildings - Residential
Subject:
Architecture-Houses
Copyright:
Edition Number:
9
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
no. 15.
Publication Date:
August 2003
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
10.80x8.30x.60 in. 1.95 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by , The classic introductory text that explains the profession of interior design for bout commercial and residential environments. THIS EDITION FEATURES THE FOLLOWING:
  • Information about the professional organizations of ASID, IIDA, IDC, and IDEC
  • Design concepts that follow EIDER and NCIDQ requirements
  • A practical approach to introductory interior design education. Meets the needs for both information and application
  • Professional Design Scenarios—actual case histories—tell the stories that apply the knowledge
  • Special sections on Sustainable Design address environmental sensitivity and the LEED program
  • Emphasis on multi-cultural design and universal design applications
  • Over 700 images and illustrations
"Synopsis" by , With over 700 vivid images and illustrations along with the wisdom of numerous practicing designers, this book provides a practical approach to introductory interior design. Covering the profession for both commercial and residential environments, the Ninth Edition introduces readers to the history, design fundamentals, and building systems (construction, electrical, mechanical) of design. Exploring topics such as the space planning process, environmental sensitivity, and multicultural design, this book contains both the necessary information and applications readers need to be fully prepared for the field. For professionals with a career or interest in design, interior decorating, architecture, construction, carpentry, and environmental design.
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