"Building Systems for Interior Designers remains the one go-to resource that addresses the special concerns of the interior designer within the broader context of the rest of the building design team"--
The fourth edition of Building Systems for Interior Designers also includes: Updated information on sustainable and energy-efficient design Detailed coverage of topics including security concerns, fire safety, and designing secure spaces ...
Covering lighting, HVAC, plumbing and much more, the book is packed with key features to aid learning including: Numerous illustrations, plans and photographs Key terms defined in an extensive glossary Chapter introductions that identify ...
Two alternatives to the traditional installation of doors include 'doorsets' and pressed steel door frames. Doorsets Doorsets are designed to reduce the amount of work carried out on site. Doorsets consist of a complete door frame, ...
New to this Edition: -Updated with CIDA Standards 2020 -Expanded content on security, resilience, plumbing, and well-being design trends STUDIO Features Include: -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized ...
This new edition offers a concise and accessible presentation of important concepts for beginning designers, and experienced practitioners will appreciate its insightful and practical coverage of the relationship between building structures ...
Marc Swackhamer and Blair Satterfield's research in the area of digitally fabricated modular wall systems is an example of how the use of new materials and digital fabrication technologies can help designers rethink traditional building ...
Interior designers should be confident in their design work as well as have an understanding of what is involved with the construction of their pieces, and that is what Natale and this book guide them toward.
This book is a complete reference on all aspects of residential design, and the factors that make a space "work.
Clear and complete explanations of how to select suitable materials and components and determine appropriate construction techniques make this book an essential, time-saving reference.
Covering all aspects of interior design materials, Materials for Interior Environments, Second Edition includes: Sustainability and safety codes Specifying and cost factors Energy and raw material use Finishes for walls, windows, ceilings, ...