Beginnings of Interior Environments

by Allen, Phyllis S.; Jones, Lynn M., ASID, IIDA, IDEC; Stimpson, Miriam F.

• ISBN13: 9780130457707
• ISBN10: 0130457701
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-11
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

With over 700 vivid images and illustrations along with the wisdom of numerous practicing designers, this book provides a practical approach to introductory interior design. Covering the profession for both commercial and residential environments, the Ninth Edition introduces readers to the history, design fundamentals, and building systems (construction, electrical, mechanical) of design. Exploring topics such as the space planning process, environmental sensitivity, and multicultural design, this book contains both the necessary information and applications readers need to be fully prepared for the field. For professionals with a career or interest in design, interior decorating, architecture, construction, carpentry, and environmental design.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
PART I INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTS	1	(62)
Definition and Responsibilities of an Interior Designer	1	(3)
Design for Special Population Environments
Design for Multicultural Environments
Design for Sustainable Environments
Decorators and Designers
Relationship with Allied Professions	4	(1)
Knowledge Required by Interior Designers	5	(2)
Understanding Interior Design	7	(56)
Development of the Interior Design Profession	8	(2)
Candace Wheeler and Elsie de Wolfe
Frank Lloyd Wright
Professional Design Organizations	10	(1)
Goals of Interior Design	10	(2)
Function and the Human Factor
Aesthetics
Economics and Ecology
The Design Process/Scope of Services	12	(6)
Initial Client Contact
Programming
Conceptual or Schematic Design
Design Development
Contract Documentation
Contract Administration
Evaluation
Career Specializations in Interior Design	18	(3)
Residential Design
Contract or Commercial Design
Related Design Professions
Allied Professions
Summary	21	(9)
Design Scenario: IMS Health Strategic Technologies	22	(7)
Pictorial Essay History of Style	29	(1)
Historical Styles and Their Evolution	30	(18)
Ancient
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Baroque
French Styles
Chinese Styles
Hispanic Styles
African Styles
Japanese Styles
English Styles
American Styles
Sustainable Design: American Cultural Heritage	47	(1)
Historical Styles Summary	48	(1)
Evolution of Modern Design	49	(10)
Victorian Era
Traditional Revivals
Early Modernism
Modern Styles
Modern Design Summary	59	(1)
Style Selection	60	(3)
Formal Traditional
Formal Modern
Informal Provincial
Informal Modern
Eclectic
PART II DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS	63	(66)
Visual Literacy	64	(11)
Gestalt and Perceptual Theories
Alignment
Concept
Elements and Principles of Design	75	(20)
Two Basic Types of Design	76	(2)
Structural Design
Applied Ornamentation or Decorative Design
Elements of Design	78	(6)
Space
Line
Shape and Mass
Texture
Light
Color
Pattern
Principles of Design	84	(9)
Scale and Proportion
Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis
Harmony
Summary	93	(2)
Color	95	(34)
Light in Color	96	(1)
Sustainable Design: Natural Earth Colors	96	(1)
Warm, Cool, and Neutral Colors	96	(1)
Warm Colors
Cool Colors
Neutral and Neutralized Colors
The Standard Color Wheel	97	(1)
Color's Three Dimensions	98	(1)
Hue
Value
Intensity or Chroma
Color Theorists and Color Theories	99	(2)
The Ostwald System
The Munsell System
Related Color Systems
Computer Applications
Creating Color Schemes	101	(6)
Achromatic
Monotone
Monochromatic
Analogous
Complementary
Shibui
Feng Shui
Psychological and Physiological Effects of Individual Colors	107	(4)
Feelings and Reactions to Color
Multiculturalism and Color
Reflecting Personality
Reflecting the Mood of the Room
Interactions Between Color and the Elements and Principles of Design	111	(2)
Space
Texture
Size and Proportion
Balance
The Juxtaposition of Colors
Light
Application of Color to Interior Backgrounds	113	(1)
Ceilings
Paneled Walls
Window Treatments
Wood Trim
Color in Wood
The Selection of a Color Scheme	114	(3)
Distribution of Color
Color Transitions From One Room to Another
Visual Communication
Color Forecasting	117	(1)
Summary	118	(11)
Design Scenario: Community Concept--UPS Innoplex	119	(10)
PART III BUILDING SYSTEMS	129	(46)
The Construction Process	130	(3)
Site Selection and Development
Footings and Foundations
Framing
Sheathing, Roofing, and Interior Building Systems
Finish Materials
Construction, Systems, and Codes	133	(16)
Contract Documents	134	(5)
Plans
Elevations
Sections
Schedules
Details
Roofing Plans and Engineering Drawings
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems	139	(2)
Forced Air Heat
Radiant Heat
Ventilation
Air-Conditioning
Plumbing	141	(4)
Supply Systems
Heating Systems
Plumbing Fixtures
Waste Removal
Sustainable Design: Solar Energy	142	(1)
Sustainable Design: Indoor Air Quality	143	(2)
Acoustics	145	(1)
Other Concealed Systems	146	(1)
Codes and Federal Regulations	146	(2)
Federal Requirements
Summary	148	(1)
Lighting, Electrical, and Communications	149	(26)
The Quantity of Light	150	(1)
The Quality of Light	150	(1)
Color Rendering Index
Kelvin Temperature
Lighting Location
Natural Light Sources	151	(2)
Artificial Light Sources	153	(5)
Incandescent Lamps
Discharge Lamps
LED Lamps
Lighting Fixtures	158	(3)
Architectural Lighting
Systems Furniture Lighting
Portable Lighting
Fixture Selection and Placement	161	(3)
The Functions of Light
Aesthetics
Economics
Lighting for Areas and Activities	164	(4)
Organizations and Regulations	168	(1)
Switches and Outlets	169	(1)
Visual Communications	170	(1)
Summary	171	(4)
Design Scenario: Fitness Center	172	(3)
PART IV SPACE	175	(66)
Form and Space	176	(1)
Space Planning	176	(3)
Space Planning: Furnishings to Rooms	179	(24)
Programming Information for Space Planning	180	(7)
Economic Concerns
Function
Human Factors
Guidelines for Furnishing Dimensions
Space Planning for Specific Activities	187	(4)
Conversation Area
Dining/Conferencing/Lecturing
Video/Television Viewing and Presentation
Clerical, Studying, and Computing
Sleeping
Storage
Food Preparation
Bathrooms
The Floor Plan	191	(1)
Space Planning for Specific Rooms	191	(9)
Entry Hall or Foyer, Reception, and Lobby
Living Room and Conversation Areas
Family Room
Dining and Conference Room
Office
Bedroom
Making the Most of Space with Furniture	200	(2)
Summary	202	(1)
Space Planning: Rooms to Buildings	203	(38)
Residential Zones	204	(8)
Public Zones
Private Zones
Commercial Zones	212	(2)
Public Zones
Private Zones
General Zoning Requirements	214	(6)
The Principles of Design in Relation to Space
Space and Traffic Flow Guidelines
Site Orientation and Selection
Sustainable Design: The Economy of Space Planning	217	(3)
Analyzing Residential Floor Plans	220	(12)
Square Plan
Rectangular Plan
Multistoried Plan
T, U, and H Plans
L-Shaped Plan
Atrium Plan
Circular Plan
Loft Plan
Attached and Multifamily Plans
A Well-Arranged Floor Plan
A Poorly Arranged Floor Plan
Analyzing Commercial Floor Plans	232	(1)
Summary	232	(9)
Design Scenario: Residential Loft & Commercial Real Estate Office	234	(7)
PART V FURNISHINGS, FABRICS, AND BACK-GROUND ELEMENTS	241	(142)
Function	241	(1)
The Human Factor
Durability
Safety
Acoustics
Aesthetics	242	(1)
Economics	243	(2)
Quality
Cost
Ecology
Furniture and Accessories	245	(30)
Furniture	246	(1)
Types of Furniture	246	(9)
Chairs
Sofas
Tables
Desks and Credenzas
Storage
Beds
Built-In Wall Units
Systems Furniture
Movable
Furniture
General Classifications of Furniture Styles	255	(1)
Quality and Craftsmanship	255	(6)
Wood
Metal
Synthetic Materials
Glass
Palms and Grasses
Upholstered Furniture	261	(4)
Parts of Upholstered Furniture
Selecting Quality Upholstered Furniture
Labeling
Sustainable Design: Selecting ``Green'' Furniture	264	(1)
Accessories	265	(1)
Functional Accessories	265	(2)
Lamps
Books
Mirrors
Clocks
Screens
Hardware
Decorative Accessories	267	(3)
Art
Flowers, Foliage, and Plants
Selecting Accessories	270	(2)
Grouping and Placing Accessories	272	(1)
Two-Dimensional Art in Wall Composition
Arranging Art in Storage Units
Summary	273	(2)
Textiles	275	(26)
Fibers	276	(3)
Natural Fibers
Manufactured Fibers
Fabric Construction	279	(3)
Woven Textiles
Nonwoven Textiles
Textile Coloring/Dyeing	282	(1)
Finishing	282	(2)
Prefinishes
Functional Finishes
Decorative Finishes
Sustainable Design: Colored Fibers and ``Green'' Textiles	283	(1)
Fabric Testing and Safety Codes	284	(1)
Durability
Colorfastness
Flammability
Labeling
Textile Care and Maintenance	285	(1)
Textile Uses in Interior Design	285	(5)
Window Treatments
Upholstery
Slipcovers
Walls
System Furniture Panel Fabrics
Accents
Selecting Textiles for Interiors	290	(6)
Combining Fabrics
Textiles for Period Rooms
Textiles for Commercial Interiors
Textiles in Presentations
Solving Design Problems With Textiles	296	(1)
Summary	297	(1)
Textile Terminology	297	(4)
Backgrounds: Floors	301	(24)
Hard Flooring	302	(1)
Nonresilient Flooring	302	(4)
Masonry
Concrete
Wood Flooring	306	(2)
Methods of Laying Wood Floors
Stained and Stenciled Wood Floors
Alternatives to Wood Flooring
Resilient Flooring	308	(2)
Vinyl and Linoleum
Rubber
Soft Floor Coverings	310	(1)
History of Rugs and Carpets	311	(1)
Design Characteristics	312	(5)
Fiber
Yarn
Construction
Backing
Surface Characteristics
Special Features
Sustainable Design: Flooring Materials	313	(4)
Handmade Rugs	317	(4)
Oriental Rugs
French Rugs
Other Types of Rugs
Padding	321	(1)
Design Considerations	322	(1)
Size and Space
Color and Pattern
Texture
Codes and Regulations	322	(1)
Measuring and Installation	322	(1)
Summary	323	(2)
Backgrounds: Ceilings and Walls	325	(26)
Ceilings	326	(1)
Types of Ceilings	326	(2)
Ceiling Construction and Materials	328	(1)
Plaster and Gypsumboard
Glass and Plastic
Stamped Metal
Fabric
Wood
Suspended Ceilings and Tiles
Ceiling Illusions	329	(1)
Walls	330	(1)
Wall Construction	331	(1)
Nonresilient (Rigid) Wallcoverings	331	(3)
Plaster and Wallboard
Wood
Masonry
Other Wallcoverings
Moldings	334	(2)
Wall Moldings
Crown Moldings
Paints and Finishes	336	(3)
Types of Paint
Types of Finishes
Paint Textures
Decorative Finishes
Resilient (Flexible) Wallcoverings	339	(4)
Wallpaper
Vinyl-Coated and Vinyl Wallcoverings
Fabric Wallcoverings
Other Resilient Wallcoverings
Estimating Wallcovering Quantities	343	(1)
Selecting Wall Materials and Finishes	344	(1)
Summary	345	(6)
Sustainable Design: LEED-CI	346	(5)
Backgrounds: Doors, Windows, and Fireplaces	351	(32)
Doors	352	(1)
Door Construction	352	(1)
Door Frames
Door Hardware
Types of Doors by Operation	353	(2)
Swinging Doors
Folding Doors
Sliding Doors
Door Design and Placement	355	(1)
Windows	355	(1)
Window Construction	355	(2)
Glass
Frames
Sustainable Design: Low-E Glass	356	(1)
Types of Windows	357	(2)
Movable Windows
Stationary Windows
Combination and Custom Windows
Hard Window Treatments	359	(5)
Blinds
Shutters
Shoji Screens
Grills
Specialty Glass
Soft Window Treatments	364	(5)
Draperies
Curtains
Shades
Plants
Window Top Treatments	369	(1)
Soft Materials
Hard Materials
Window Treatment Hardware	370	(1)
Functional Hardware
Decorative Hardware
Drapery and Curtain Headings	371	(1)
Sustainable Design: Energy-Efficient Window Treatments	372	(1)
Design and Placement of Windows and Window Treatments	372	(1)
Fireplaces	373	(1)
Fireplace Construction	374	(1)
Types of Fireplaces	374	(1)
Fireplace Design and Placement	374	(1)
Summary	375	(1)
Living Room Comparison	376	(7)
Design Scenario: Retirement Condominium	378	(5)
PART VI THE PROFESSION OF INTERIOR DESIGN	383	(26)
Interior Design as a Career	387	(22)
Career Progression	388	(3)
Education
Experience
Examination
Licensing and Registration
Continuing Education
Professional Interior Design Organizations	391	(3)
ASID
IIDA
IDC
IDEC
The Business of Interior Design	394	(5)
The Business Plan
Business Structures
Insurance
Business Documents
Setting up a Design Studio
Marketing
Business Contracts
Fee Structures
Professional Ethics	399	(1)
Interior Design Forecast	400	(8)
Emerging Career Specializations
Outlook for the Profession
Sustainable Design: Solar Architecture and the Earthship	404	(4)
Summary	408	(1)
Appendix A Residential Programming Questionnaire	409	(3)
Appendix B Furniture Inventory Sheet	412	(1)
Appendix C Typical Set of Residential Construction Drawings	413	(10)
References	423	(8)
Glossary	431	(8)
Index	439

Excerpts

The field of interior design encompasses a unique blend of art and science. I have always told my students that successful designers construct a balance between their left and right brains. The designer's goal in any interior should be to analyze the needs and desires of the client, and then through the synthesis of this information to create a healthful and safe environment that enhances the client's quality of life. It is the mission of this text to assist beginning designers in achieving this goal. Significant Changes in the Ninth Edition The ninth edition ofBeginnings of Interior Environmentsdiscusses foundation information that assists the reader in understanding the nature of interior design and the practice of the interior design profession. The text continues in the tradition of earlier editions as an introductory and practical approach to understanding interior design. Although early editions focused primarily on residential design, the more recent editions expand readers' awareness of commercial design as well. The ninth edition also includes new information on sustainable design, Internet resources, and on aspects of multicultural awareness. The most significant change in the ninth edition is a discussion on visual literacy, including Gestalt psychology, patterning, and organization. This is followed by a discussion on concept and its application in the interior design process. Special features on sustainable design and actual design scenarios have been updated. Much care has been taken to update images and ensure that illustrations and figures clearly enhance the text discussion. One of the greatest challenges of updating texts is as Don Schlizt once said is "knowing what to throwaway and knowing what to keep." With almost 100 new images and plans from practicing professionals and over 150 updated and new illustrations, the text continues to be stimulating, intriguing, and current. Text Overview The following synopsis of each part of the text is repeated in the Introduction to ensure that students understand the broad knowledge base required of interior designers. Part I,"Introduction to Interior Environments," discusses the history of the design profession and reviews in detail the process by which interior designers complete an interior space. Drawings and drafted plans demonstrate the use of visual communications. A pictorial essay on the history of style will familiarize students with significant eras of design that influence today's interiors. Part II,"Design Fundamentals," establishes the basics for the study of design in all creative fields. Part II emphasizes visual literacy and the principles and elements of design that guide designers in technical and decorative design decisions. Color is given special attention because of its complexity. Part III,"Building Systems," emphasizes the architectural, electrical, and mechanical aspects of design. This section assists future designers in understanding the visual communications needed to collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and structural engineers, the client, and the rest of the design team. Part IV,"Space," addresses both the technical requirements and the creative dimensions of planning the layout of furniture and rooms. Designers learn to read floor plans by thinking and visualizing in three dimensions (3-D). These chapters encourage designers to recognize space asvolumeand to design from theinside out. Part V,"Furnishings, Fabrics, and Background Elements," provides a foundation for understanding the multitude of selections available to designers. Finally,Part VI,"The Profession of Interior Design," discusses the steps required to become a professional member of the interior design industry. It reviews basic business practices and the ethics and outlook of the profession. Ancillaries and Supplements

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