Synopses & Reviews
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 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
Table of Contents:
PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS
1. Understanding Interior Design
2. Health, Safety, and Welfare: Human Factors and Environmental Considerations
PART 2: DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
3. Elements and Principles of Design
4. Color
PART 3: BUILDING SYSTEMS
5. Construction, Systems, and Codes
6. Lighting, Electrical, and Communications
PART 4: SPACE
7. Space Planning: Furnishings to Rooms
8. Space Planning: Rooms to Buildings
PART 5: FURNISHINGS, FABRICS, AND BACKGROUND ELEMENTS
9. Furniture and Accessories
10. Textiles
11. Backgrounds: Floors
12. Backgrounds: Ceilings and Walls
13. Backgrounds: Doors, Windows, and Fireplaces
PART 6: THE PROFESSION OF INTERIOR DESIGN
14. Interior Design as a Career
APPENDIX A: RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING QUESTIONNAIRE
APPENDIX B: FURNITURE INVENTORY SHEET
APPENDIX C: TYPICAL SET OF RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
References
Glossary
Index