Prentice Hall
Fashion & Interior Design
ISBN-10: 013500814X
ISBN-13: 9780135008140
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 464 pp
Published: 05/29/2008
Suggested retail price: $97.33
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For courses in Interior Design.
With over 700 vivid images and input from numerous practicing designers, this text provides a practical approach to introductory interior design. Covering the profession for both commercial and residential environments, the tenth edition introduces students to the history, design fundamentals, and building systems (construction, electrical, mechanical) of design. This edition features more on commercial design, new product information and technical updates throughout. Exploring topics such as the space planning process, environmental sensitivity, and multicultural design, this text contains both the necessary information and applications students need to begin their interior design education.
For courses in Interior Design. With over 700 vivid images and input from numerous practicing designers, this text provides a practical approach to introductory interior design. Covering the profession for both commercial and residential environments, the tenth edition introduces students to the history, design fundamentals, and building systems (construction, electrical, mechanical) of design. This edition features more on commercial design, new product information and technical updates throughout. Exploring topics such as the space planning process, environmental sensitivity, and multicultural design, this text contains both the necessary information and applications students need to begin their interior design education.
New to this Edition:
Consolidated! Chapter 2: Health, Safety, and Welfare chapter–includes streamlined coverage of special populations, historical preservation, and the science of spatial behavior.
· Addresses contemporary issues such as the theory on the built environment, designs for special populations, universal design, and environmental design.
· Covers the influence of humans on the earth–from the personal space needs and desires of the inhabitants to the global impact on the natural world.
New! More coverage of commercial design–appears in Part IV.
· Creates a more holistic view and considers both commercial and residential environments.
New! Material and product information updates–appear in Part V.
· Gives readers the latest information on furniture, accessories, textiles, floors, ceilings, walls and more!
New! Technical updates address advances in:
· Construction
· Structure
· Systems
· Codes
· Lighting
· Electrical
· Communications
Current topics in design are addressed throughout such as:
· The design process
· Conceptual development
· Sustainable design
· Multiculturalism
· Design for special populations
Information on professional organizations–from ASID, IIDA, IDC, and IDEC.
· Makes students aware of training and career development opportunities in the field of interior design.
Design concepts follow CIDA and NCIDQ requirements.
· Reinforces important competencies needed for certifications.
Professional Design Scenarios–offer actual case histories and tell stories that encourage application.
· Addresses a wide variety of environments including a fitness center, commercial real estate office, retirement condominium and more!
Sections on Sustainable Design–address environmental sensitivity and the LEED program.
· Keeps readers up-to-date on the latest environmentally friendly practices such as solar energy, green furniture, low-e glass, etc.
Relevant design excerpts–discuss products and concepts related to global and environmental awareness, including information on the LEED program.
· Keeps students abreast of the latest environmental and global issues involved in design.
Over 700 images and illustrations–submitted by professional designers andprinted on high quality glossy paper.
· Includes illustrations from over fifty design firms and designers.
· Provides consistent color and clarity of images and illustrations.
New to this Edition:
Consolidated! Chapter 2: Health, Safety, and Welfare chapter–includes streamlined coverage of special populations, historical preservation, and the science of spatial behavior.
· Addresses contemporary issues such as the theory on the built environment, designs for special populations, universal design, and environmental design.
· Covers the influence of humans on the earth–from the personal space needs and desires of the inhabitants to the global impact on the natural world.
New! More coverage of commercial design–appears in Part IV.
· Creates a more holistic view and considers both commercial and residential environments.
New! Material and product information updates–appear in Part V.
· Gives readers the latest information on furniture, accessories, textiles, floors, ceilings, walls and more!
New! Technical updates address advances in:
· Construction
· Structure
· Systems
· Codes
· Lighting
· Electrical
· Communications
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
Beginnings of Interior Environments, 9/E
Allen, Jones & Stimpson
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ISBN-10: 0130457701 | ISBN-13: 9780130457707
Brief Description
For coursework in Interior Design.
With over 700 vivid images and illustrations along with the wisdom of numerous practicing designers, this text provides a practical approach to introductory interior design. Covering the profession for both commercial and residential environments, the Ninth Edition introduces students 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 text contains both the necessary information and applications students need to begin their interior design education.
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