Table of Contents
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part One: The Historical and Theoretical bases of Design
1 Interior Design, an Introduction
CURRENT ISSUES IN DESIGN
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
INTERIOR DESIGN AS A PROFESSION
ENTERING THE FIELD OF INTERIOR DESIGN
FOR FURTHER READING
2 The Origins of Design
THE MEANING AND ESSENCE OF DESIGN
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN
DESIGN HISTORY
NON-EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS
NOTE
FOR FURTHER READING
3 The Evolution of Modern Design
NEW TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIVE DESIGN
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
MODERNISM
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
FOR FURTHER READING
4 The Basic Theories of Design Composition
DESIGN APPROACHES
THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
FOR FURTHER READING
5 Color and Light
LIGHT SOURCES
MODIFIERS OF LIGHT
HUMAN VISION AND PERCEPTION
COLOR THEORY AND SYSTEMS
PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR
NOTE
FOR FURTHER READING
Part Two: Planning Residential and Commercial Spaces
6 Design as a Process
THE DESIGN PROCESS: THE SEQUENTIAL STEPS
NOTES
FOR FURTHER READING
7 Programming Interior Spaces
VALUES IN PROGRAMMING
THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS: THE SEQUENTIAL STEPS
NOTES
FOR FURTHER READING
8 Space Planning of Residential Interiors
INTRODUCTION TO SPACE PLANNING
PLANNING RESIDENTIAL SPACES
SPACE ORGANIZATION
INTERIOR ZONING
SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS
FOR FURTHER READING
9 Space Planning of Commercial Interiors
OFFICE DESIGN
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
RETAIL DESIGN
HOSPITALITY DESIGN
HEALTHCARE DESIGN
INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT, AND OTHER FACILITIES
RELIGIOUS
INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORTATION
SPECIALIZED INTERIORS
FOR FURTHER READING
Part Three: The Exterior and Interior Environments
10 Environmental Concerns, Codes, and Regulations
THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT: INFLUENCES ON INTERIORS
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
FORM DETERMINANTS FOR BUILDINGS
BUILDING CODES
BARRIER-FREE ACCESS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND ADAPTIVE REUSE
FOR FURTHER READING
11 Interior Environmental Control and Support Systems
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CONTROL
FOR FURTHER READING
12 Lighting for Interiors
NATURAL LIGHT
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCES
LIGHTING NEEDS AND APPLICATION
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TECHNIQUES
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS FOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING
LIGHTING CODES AND REGULATIONS
FOR FURTHER READING
Part Four: Interior Materials, Architectural Systems, Finishes, and Components
13 Materials—Characteristics and Applications
INTRODUCTION TO SELECTING MATERIALS
WOOD
MASONRY
CONCRETE
CERAMICS
GLASS
METALS
PLASTICS
TEXTILES
MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
FOR FURTHER READING
14 Architectural Systems and Interior Finishes
SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
BUILDING SHELL AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
FLOOR SYSTEMS
FLOOR FINISHES AND SPECIFICATION CRITERIA
WALL SYSTEMS
CEILING SYSTEMS
FOR FURTHER READING
15 Interior Components
STAIRS
DOORS
WINDOWS
INTERIOR WINDOW TREATMENTS
CABINETRY
FIREPLACES
FOR FURTHER READING
Part Five: Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment
16 Furniture
DESIGNING WITH FURNITURE
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR FURNITURE
FURNITURE TYPES
FURNITURE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
FOR FURTHER READING
17 Furnishings and Equipment
FURNISHINGS
EQUIPMENT
FOR FURTHER READING
Part Six: Aspects of Professional Practice
18 Design Communication
DRAWING AS DESIGN COMMUNICATION
DIGITAL MEDIA FOR DESIGN COMMUNICATION
MODELS AS DESIGN COMMUNICATION
MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES, AND REPRODUCTION
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
COMPUTERS IN INTERIOR DESIGN
PUTTING THE PRESENTATION TOGETHER
FOR FURTHER READING
19 The Professional Practice of Interior Design—Business and Management
INTERIOR DESIGN AS A BUSINESS
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
FOR FURTHER READING
Glossary
Index
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