A Survey
by Corky Binggeli
Interior Design provides a comprehensive overview of both the field of interior design and the many areas of expertise you'll need for a successful career as an interior designer with this guide.
Some of the concepts covered are:
- The history of interior design through the ages
- The process of interior design, from development of a design concept to analysis of built spaces to design development presentation, and more
- The elements and principles of design
- Working with residential, commercial, cultural, and institutional spaces
- Environmentally healthy design
- Lighting, interior furnishings, and finishes
- New computer technologies for designers
Lavishly illustrated and written in a clear, entertaining style, Interior Design: A Survey gives you a thorough view of the profession of interior design as it is practiced today.
Contents
The Practice of Interior Design
- Interior design as a career
- How interior designers work
- The roots of interior design
- Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Medieval Europe
- Islamic, Iberian, and African dedign
- The Renaissance
- European style
- Asian and Oceanic design
- The Americas
- Industry and revivals
- The modern movement and beyond
The Process of Design
- The elements and principles of design
- Color
- Defining the design problem and establishing goals
- Developing design concepts and schematic design
- finalizing the design
Designing Interior Spaces
- Communicating the design
- Desinging for human health and safety
- Residential spaces
- Commercial, cultural, and institutional spaces
- Environmentally healthy design and historic interiors
The Building
- Building construction
- Building components
- Building environmental systems
- Plumbing, electrical, communications, and fire safety
- Lighting
Interior Finishes
- Finish selection and specification
- Finish flooring
- Wall finishes
- Ceiling finishes
Furnishings and Finishes
- Selecting furnishings
- Textiles
- Furniture
- The finishing touches
Index
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