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ISBN-10: 0030625777

ISBN-13: 9780030625770

Edition: 5th 1986

Authors: Ray Faulkner, LuAnn Nissen, Sarah Faulkner

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Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 1986
Publisher: Harcourt College Publishers
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 550
Language: English

Introductionp. 1
Interior Design Practice and Processp. 2
Definition of the Professional Interior Designerp. 4
Interior Design Careersp. 7
The Design Processp. 9
Problem Statementp. 11
Programmingp. 11
Preliminary Schematic Design and Concept Developmentp. 16
Presentationp. 16
Final Design Development and Documentationp. 17
Implementation: Construction and Installationp. 17
Evaluationp. 17
References for Further Readingp. 18
Historical Overviewp. 19
Progressive Trends in the Nineteenth Centuryp. 20
The Arts and Crafts Movement: 1860-1900p. 20
Currents Outside the Mainstreamp. 23
Art Nouveau: 1890-1905p. 24
Elsie de Wolfe, America's First Professional Decoratorp. 28
Frank Lloyd Wrightp. 29
Design for the Machine Age: 1900-1930p. 31
De Stijl: 1917-1931p. 32
The Bauhaus: 1919-1933p. 32
Mies van der Rohep. 33
Le Corbusierp. 34
Art Deco: 1925-1940p. 36
Modern Designp. 37
Furnishings and Interiorsp. 38
Domestic Architecturep. 42
Post-Modern Design and the Preservation Movementp. 45
References for Further Readingp. 47
Foundations of Designp. 51
Design Judgmentp. 52
Determinants of Designp. 53
Functionp. 53
Materialsp. 55
Technologyp. 58
Stylep. 60
Types of Designp. 62
Structural Designp. 62
Decorative Designp. 64
Discriminationp. 66
References for Further Readingp. 66
Elements: Space, Form, Line, Texturep. 67
Spacep. 67
Sensory Perceptionp. 68
Ordering Systemsp. 69
Spatial Illusionp. 70
Form and Shapep. 73
Rectilinear Formsp. 75
Angular Formsp. 77
Curved Formsp. 78
Linep. 82
Texturep. 83
Ornament and Patternp. 85
References for Further Readingp. 89
Elements: Light and Colorp. 90
Lightp. 91
Color Theoryp. 92
Huep. 93
Valuep. 95
Intensityp. 98
Color Systemsp. 99
Munsellp. 99
Ostwaldp. 101
Planning Color Harmoniesp. 102
Monochromaticp. 103
Achromaticp. 104
Analogousp. 104
Complementaryp. 104
Double Complementaryp. 104
Split Complementaryp. 106
Triadp. 106
Tetradp. 106
Factors to Consider in Selecting Colorsp. 106
Effects of Hue, Value, and Intensityp. 108
Economies with Colorp. 112
References for Further Readingp. 113
Design Principlesp. 115
Balancep. 115
Symmetrical Balancep. 117
Asymmetrical Balancep. 118
Radial Balancep. 120
Rhythmp. 121
Repetitionp. 121
Progressionp. 122
Transitionp. 124
Contrastp. 124
Emphasisp. 125
Scale and Proportionp. 128
Harmonyp. 132
Unityp. 135
Varietyp. 136
References for Further Readingp. 136
Designing Residential Spacesp. 139
Human Factors and Special Needsp. 140
Physiological Requirementsp. 141
Behavioral Basis of Designp. 141
Ergonomicsp. 141
Cultural Influencesp. 142
Psychological and Social Needsp. 144
Safety and Architectural Barriersp. 152
Stairsp. 152
Bathroomsp. 154
Kitchensp. 155
Throughout the Homep. 155
Special Needs Populationsp. 158
Childrenp. 158
The Elderlyp. 159
The Disabledp. 162
Case Study: A Universal Kitchen Design for the Low-Vision Elderlyp. 163
References for Further Readingp. 167
Planning and Design Developmentp. 169
Programmingp. 170
Client Profilep. 170
Functional Goalsp. 177
Equipment Needsp. 177
Space Requirementsp. 178
Characterp. 178
Site and Orientationp. 179
Cost Estimates and Budgetp. 183
Analysisp. 184
Concept Developmentp. 191
Ideationp. 191
Schematicsp. 191
Concept Statementp. 193
Design Drawingsp. 193
Plansp. 193
Sections, Elevations, and Detailsp. 195
Axonometric Views and Perspectivesp. 197
Specifications and Schedulesp. 198
Case Study: Remodel from Second Home ("Ski Cabin" Townhome) to Primary Residencep. 202
References for Further Readingp. 205
Social Zonesp. 206
Activities and Spacesp. 207
Greeting Guestsp. 207
Conversationp. 208
Readingp. 212
Quiet Gamesp. 213
Audio-Visual Entertainmentp. 214
Active Indoor Entertainmentp. 218
Outdoor Entertainmentp. 220
Children's Activitiesp. 221
Diningp. 222
Planning Social Spacesp. 228
Locationp. 228
Room Shapes and Sizesp. 230
References for Further Readingp. 231
Work and Support Areasp. 232
Kitchensp. 232
Anthropometricsp. 234
Work Centersp. 236
Storage Spacep. 242
Designing the Kitchenp. 243
Utility Spacesp. 249
Laundry Facilitiesp. 249
Sewing Areasp. 251
Workshops and Garden Roomsp. 252
General Storagep. 253
References for Further Readingp. 255
Private Spacesp. 256
Sleeping and Dressingp. 257
Size of Sleeping Areap. 260
Number, Location, and Layout of Bedroomsp. 261
Storagep. 262
Individual Needsp. 263
Hygienep. 266
Location, Layout, and Detailsp. 268
Guest Accommodationsp. 274
Home Office and Studio Spacep. 276
Case Study: The Home Officep. 279
References for Further Readingp. 280
Floor Plan Selectionp. 281
Types of Plansp. 281
Closed Plansp. 282
Open Plansp. 283
Horizontal and Vertical Plansp. 284
Housing Formsp. 289
Multifamily Housingp. 289
Attached Housingp. 289
Single-Family Detached Housingp. 291
Evaluationp. 291
References for Further Readingp. 295
Construction and Materialsp. 297
Environmental Issuesp. 298
Energy Conservation and Efficiencyp. 300
Conservation Measuresp. 300
Sustainable Energy Resourcesp. 310
Indoor Air Pollutionp. 315
Sick Building Syndromep. 315
Health Consequencesp. 315
Preservationp. 317
Restoration/Adaptive Reuse/Remodelingp. 317
Endangered Speciesp. 322
Global Impact of Design Decisionsp. 322
References for Further Readingp. 323
Technical Requirementsp. 325
HVACp. 325
Heatingp. 326
Ventilationp. 331
Air Conditioningp. 333
Plumbingp. 334
Electricalp. 337
Acousticsp. 338
Safety and Securityp. 343
Fire Safetyp. 343
Home Securityp. 343
Communicationsp. 344
References for Further Readingp. 345
Wood and Masonryp. 346
Woodp. 346
Formsp. 349
Ornamentationp. 359
Finishesp. 366
Masonryp. 368
Block Materialsp. 370
Moldable Materialsp. 378
References for Further Readingp. 381
Ceramics, Glass, Metals, and Plasticsp. 382
Ceramicsp. 382
Clay Bodiesp. 383
Form in Ceramicsp. 384
Ornamentationp. 385
Glassp. 387
Form in Glassp. 388
Ornamentationp. 390
Architectural Glassp. 391
Mirrorsp. 393
Fiberglassp. 395
Metalsp. 395
Form and Ornament in Metalp. 396
Plasticsp. 399
Families of Plasticsp. 400
Environmental Problemsp. 402
Form and Ornament in Plasticsp. 403
References for Further Readingp. 405
Textilesp. 406
Fibersp. 407
Natural Fibersp. 409
Man-Made Fibersp. 412
Fiber Blendsp. 413
Yarnsp. 414
Fabric Constructionp. 415
Weavingp. 415
Knittingp. 417
Other Constructionsp. 418
Finishing the Fabricp. 420
Functional Finishesp. 420
Color Applicationp. 421
Decorative Finishes and Enrichmentp. 423
Glossary of Fabrics and Their Usesp. 426
Sheerp. 426
Lightweightp. 427
Medium Weightp. 428
Heavy Weightp. 430
References for Further Readingp. 431
Interior Components and Treatmentsp. 433
Walls and Ceilingsp. 434
Wallsp. 434
Designp. 436
Constructionp. 440
Materials and Surfacingsp. 441
Fireplacesp. 458
Locationp. 459
Appearancep. 460
Materialsp. 461
Wood-Burning Stovesp. 462
Ceilingsp. 463
Designp. 463
Materialsp. 467
Color and Texturep. 468
References for Further Readingp. 469
Floors and Stairwaysp. 470
Floorsp. 471
Finish Flooring Materialsp. 472
Selectionp. 492
Stairwaysp. 494
Design and Constructionp. 495
References for Further Readingp. 498
Windows and Doorsp. 499
Windowsp. 499
Typesp. 500
Design and Locationp. 501
Architectural Compositionp. 506
Window Wallsp. 507
Window Treatmentsp. 511
Exteriorp. 511
Interiorp. 512
Doorsp. 526
Typesp. 527
Functional Aspectsp. 528
Designp. 530
References for Further Readingp. 530
Lightingp. 532
Natural Lightp. 533
Artificial Lightingp. 536
Sourcesp. 537
Types and Usesp. 541
Technical Factorsp. 545
Psychological Aspects of Lightp. 551
Lighting Fixturesp. 552
Economic Aspectsp. 560
Lighting Specific Areas and Activitiesp. 560
References for Further Readingp. 566
Furniturep. 568
Selecting Furniturep. 569
Utility and Economyp. 570
Beauty and Characterp. 573
Furniture Typesp. 574
Built-In and Modularp. 574
Bedsp. 577
Seatingp. 577
Tables and Desksp. 581
Storage Unitsp. 584
Outdoor Furniturep. 586
Materials and Constructionp. 588
Woodp. 589
Metalp. 591
Syntheticsp. 592
Upholstered Furniturep. 593
References for Further Readingp. 597
Accessoriesp. 598
Background Enrichmentp. 602
Functional Accessoriesp. 603
Decorative Accessoriesp. 606
Plants and Flowersp. 606
Artp. 609
Craftsp. 613
Mass-Produced Accessoriesp. 615
Location and Background for Accessoriesp. 615
References for Further Readingp. 619
Professionalism in Interior Design Practicep. 621
Business Matters and Professional Issuesp. 622
Preparation for the Professionp. 625
Professional Organizationsp. 629
NCIDQ Examinationp. 630
Ethicsp. 630
Licensingp. 631
Future of the Professionp. 631
References for Further Readingp. 633
Designer Symbolsp. 635
Carpet Pile Styles and Selection Guidep. 640
Interior Window Treatmentsp. 641
Example of Measuring for Draperiesp. 645
Luminairesp. 646
Optimum Lamp Positions and Lampshade Heightsp. 650
Glossaryp. 651
Indexp. 661
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