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Interior Design

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ISBN-10: 0132408902

ISBN-13: 9780132408905

Edition: 4th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: John Pile, Arnold Friedmann

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nbsp; For one/two-semester introductory courses in Interior Design. A comprehensive, applications-oriented introduction to the evolving field of interior design, with a focus on the challenges facing designers in the 21st century. Emphasizing good solutions to real problems by examining best practices from the past and present, the author details case studies using a broad range of projects from modest home and work-place designs, to public areas, to full professional involvement in large commercial spaces.
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List price: $239.99
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 1/24/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 608
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 4.048
Language: English

Preface
Introduction
The Development of Interior Design
The Practice of Interior Design
Decorator (or Interior Decorator)
Interior Designer
Space Planner and Office Planner
Architect
Industrial Designer
Other Specialists
Residential and Contract Design
Professional Preparation
Licensing and Registration
NCIDQ Examination
Professional Organizations
Current Issues, Future Directions
Professionalism
Social and Environmental
Responsibility
Digital Technology
Types of Future Projects
User Participation in Design
Consultant Services
Style and Character Trends
Design Quality
Defining Design
Evaluating Design
Function
Structure and Materials
Aesthetics
Design in Other Contexts
Nature and Design
Vernacular Design
Technological Design
Analyzing Existing Spaces
Residential Design Quality: House for Two Architect-Owners
Design Basics
Design and Human Perception
Visual Perception
Visual Impressions
Elements of Design
Point and Line
Form or Shape
Texture, Pattern, Ornament
Value and Color
Opacity, Transparency, Translucency
Principles of Design
Size, Scale, Proportion
Unity and Variety
Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis
Design as an Expressive Medium
The Basic Enclosure
Combined Spatial Forms
Openings in the Enclosure
Contents of the Enclosure
The Enclosure-to-Occupant Context
Design History
Prehistoric and Indigenous Design
Ancient World
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Middle Ages
Early Christian Design
Byzantine Design
Romanesque Design
Gothic Design
Renaissance to Rococo
Italy
Central Europe
France
England
Neoclassicism
Empire Style
Regency Style
North America
Colonial Style
Federal Style
Gothic Revival Style
Victorian Era
Arts and Crafts Movement
Shaker and Adirondack Design
Turn of the Twentieth Century
Art Nouveau in Europe
Vienna Secession
Art Nouveau in the United States
Twentieth Century
Eclecticism
Frank Lloyd Wright
Walter Gropius
De Stijl
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Le Corbusier
Alvar Aalto
Art Deco
Postwar Modernism
Transition to the Twenty-First Century
Late Modernism
High Tech
Post-Modernism
Deconstructivism
Non-European Traditions
China
Japan
South Asia
The Islamic World
Pre-Columbian America
The Design Process
Creativity in Design
Sequential Outline
Project Beginnings
Establishing Contact with Client
Outlining Scope of Project
Outlining Time Schedule and Budget
Determining Need for Specialized Consultants
Agreeing on Designer-Client Contract Relationship
Scheduling Design Work
Selecting Space(s) to Be Dealt With
Programming
Researching the Project
Obtaining or Preparing a Survey of Space(s)
Conducting Interviews and Collecting Data on Requirements
Developing Preliminary Program
Reviewing Preliminary Program with Client
Preparing Final Program
Obtaining Program Approval from Client
Developing Space Allocation
Preparing Adjacency Studies
Concept Development
Developing Preliminary Design
Developing Preliminary Plan
Reviewing Preliminary Design with Client
Revising and Finalizing Preliminary Design
Obtaining Client
Approval of Preliminary Design
Design Development
Making Formal Drawings
Making Material Selections
Planning the Lighting
Selecting Purchased Items
Selecting Colors and Finishes
Estimating Costs
Preparing Final Design and Detailed Budget
Making Presentation to Client
Reviewing Budget with Client
Making Revisions as Necessary
Obtaining Client Approval of Design and Budget
Design Implementation
Preparing Construction Drawings
Preparing Detail Drawings
Preparing Specifications
Gathering Final Cost Estimates and Obtaining Bids
Making Time Schedule for Construction and Installation
Selecting Contractors and Issuing Work Orders
Preparing and Issuing Purchase Orders
Project Supervision
Supervising Construction
Coordinating and Expediting Construction and Deliveries
Supervising Installation and Completion
Listing Defects and Errors and Supervising Correction
Supervising Move-in
Post-Completion
Making Needed Adjustments and Changes
Preparing Post-Move-in Evaluation
A Specialty Shop
Planning
Preliminary Steps in Planning
Selecting Space
Analyzing and Evaluating Space
Planning the Space
Programming
Area Assignment
Block Diagramming
Adjacency Studies
Stacking Plans
Designing the Space
Plan Types
Circulation
Furniture Layout
Furniture Arrangement
Lighting
Resolving Conflicts in Planning
Evaluating the Plan
Office Floor in a City Building
Human Factors and Social Responsibility
Human Factors
Background
User Participation
Use of Research Data
Employment of Consultants
Performance Evaluation
Importance in Smaller Projects
Specific Issues
Social Responsibility
Quality versus Profit
Environmental or Green Concerns
Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation
Role of the Designer
Matters within Direct Control of the Designer
Issues
Requiring Cooperation between Designer and Client
Concerns outside Designers' Immediate Control
Offices for a Nonprofit Organization
Interior Design for Special Needs
Americans with Disabilities Act
Universal Design
Children
The Elderly
People with Disabilities
Home Nursing
Adaptability
A City Apartment
Materials and Their Uses
Structural and Interior Materials
Environmental or Green Issues
Consumption of Resources
Pollution and Waste
Interior Environment Impact
Sick-Building Syndrome
Types of Materials
Wood
Structural
Interior
Masonry
Stone
Brick
Concrete Block
Plaster and Stucco
Tile
Concrete
Metals
Structural
Interior
Glass
Plastics
Thermoplastics
Thermosetting Plastics
New Materials
Material Selection
Evaluating Materials
Materials in Their Setting
Materials in Relation to Their Uses
Walls
Load-Bearing Walls
Partition Walls
Wall Finishes
Doors
Door Materials
Door Types
Windows
Window Types
Window Treatment
Columns
Floors
Floor Materials
Woven Floor Coverings
Floor Coverings
Steps and Stairways
Designing Stairways
Ceilings
Ceiling Materials
Miscellaneous Elements
Color
Practical Approaches
Natural Color
All-Neutral Color
Functional Color
Color in Specialized Interiors
Offices
Schools and College Facilities
Restaurants and Other Food-Service Areas
Stores, Shops, Showrooms
Medical and Healthcare Facilities
Hotels and Motels
Retirement Living Facilities
Industrial Settings
Working Method
Collecting Color Samples
Preparing Color Charts
Sample Boards
Realizing the Color Scheme
Common Color Problems
Light and Color
The Color Spectrum
Additive Color
Subtractive Color
The Color Wheel
Color Systems
Munsell Color System
Other Color Systems
Complementary Colors
Warm and Cool Colors
Psychological Impact of Colors
Cultural Symbolism of Colors
Color Schemes
Monotone (Neutral) Color Schemes
Monochromatic Color Schemes
Analogous Color Schemes
Complementary Color Schemes
Triad Color Schemes
Tetrad Color Schemes
Special Color Effects
Effects of Texture, Pattern, Metallic Materials
Colors in Relation to Each Other
Effects of Color on Space
Optical Mixture
Effects of Light on Color
A City Apartment
Lighting
Vision and Lighting
Considerations for Good Lighting
Daylight
Admitting Daylight
Controlling Daylight
Artificial Light
Planning Lighting
Lighting Needs
Level of Illumination
Brightness Contrast
Lighting for the Aging Population
Special-Purpose Lighting
Offices
Healthcare Facilities
Retail Stores and Showrooms
Restaurants
Selection of Lighting
Incandescent Light
Fluorescent Light
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Light
Fiber-Optic Light
Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Light
Other Light Sources
Color Characteristics of Artificial Lighting
Economic Issues
Fixture Selection
Architectural and Portable Lighting
Types of Light Produced
Floor, Table, and Desk Lamps
Wall-Mounted Units
Ceiling Units
Built-in Lighting
Miscellaneous Types
Fixture Location and Spacing
Calculating Number and Location
Switches
Dimmers
Photo Sensors
Codes and Regulations
A Duplex City Apartment
Textiles
Selecting Textiles
Green Issues
Color
Other Factors
Fabric Types and Construction
Fiber
Yarn
Construction
Finishing
Color
Special Characteristics
Identifying Textiles
Fabric Testing
Textile Names
Furniture
Preliminary Furniture Decisions
Built-in versus Movable Furniture
Systems Furniture
Reusing Furniture
Layout and Planning
Selecting Furniture
Specially Designed Furniture
Ready-Made Furniture
Modular, Knockdown, and Economy Furniture
Criteria for Choosing Furniture
Function
Tables
Desks
Seating Furniture
Sleeping Furniture
Storage Furniture
Computer Furniture
Contract Design Furniture
Children's Furniture
Structure and Materials
Wood
Metal
Plastics
Upholstery
Furniture Design
Antiques
Reproductions of Antiques
Modern
Contemporary
Post-Modern
Deconstructivist
Craft and Art Furniture
A Table Supported by Two Pillars
Accessories, Art, Signage
Accessories
Practical Accessories
Decorative Accessories
Plants
Art
Selecting Artwork
Framing and Placing Artwork
Signage and Graphics
Wayfinding
Mechanical Systems
HVAC
Heating Systems
Ventilation
Air-Conditioning
Electrical Systems
Energy Consumption
Plumbing Systems
Acoustics
Excessive Noise
Transmitted Noise
Overheard Speech
Good Acoustics
Wired Systems
Safety Systems
Vertical Transportation
Elevators
Escalators
People Movers
Building Codes
Fire-Safety Requirements
Exit Requirements
Environmental Requirements
Special-Purpose Spaces
Kitchens
Programming
Planning
Elements and Materials
Appearance
Bathrooms
Residential
Nonresidential
Storage
Residential
Nonresidential
Other Special-Purpose Spaces
Lofts
Studios
Workshops
Home Offices
Media Rooms
Conservatories
Greenhouses
Courtyards
Atriums
Pools
Terraces
Patios
Roofs
Decks
A Loft Apartment
Public Interiors
Commercial Spaces
Offices
Banks
Brokerage Offices
Shops
Shopping Centers
Showrooms
Hospitality Spaces
Restaurants
Hotels
Motels
Inns
Clubs
Sport Facilities
Institutional Spaces
Administrative Buildings
Correctional Facilities
Educational Facilities
Healthcare Facilities
Childcare Accommodations
Houses of Worship
Cultural and Recreational Spaces
Museums
Galleries
Libraries
Theaters
Concert Halls
Auditoriums
Arenas
Other Spaces
Exhibition Design
Transportation
Industrial Work Spaces
A Luxury Restaurant
The Business of Interior Design
Employment of Interior Designers
Setting Up a Workplace
Interior Design Drawings
Design Drawings
Construction Drawings
Specifications
Models
Information Technology
Business Matters
Budgets
Marketing
Contracts
Project Management
Human Problems
Design Business Models
Sole Proprietorship
Partnership
Incorporation
Appendixes
Architectural Symbols
Furniture Symbols
Electrical Symbols
Material Indications in Section
Estimating Material Requirements
Metric Equivalents
Professional Organizations
Glossary
Bibliography
Websites
Illustration Credits
Index