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ROSEMARY KILMER, ASID, IDEC, LEED® AP, and W. OTIE KILMER, AIA, are both Professors Emeritis of interior design at Purdue University. Rosemary Kilmer has served on the Board of Directors for the NCIDQ exam. She is also a member of professional associations, as well as being an Accredited LEED Professional. W. Otie Kilmer has taught design and drawing for over 30 years. His successful career as an architect and interior designer has included work with high-profile international design firms. The authors lead their own design practice, Kilmer and Associates.
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 INTERIOR DESIGN: AN INTRODUCTION
CURRENT ISSUES IN DESIGN
Universal Design
Globalization
Sustainable Design
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
Before the Nineteenth Century
The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: Decorating and Integrated Design
INTERIOR DESIGN AS A PROFESSION
The Interior Designer
Allied Professions
Professional Societies
ENTERING THE FIELD OF INTERIOR DESIGN
Academic Preparation
Work Experience and Internships
Career Opportunities
LICENSING INTERIOR DESIGNERS
CHAPTER 2 THE ORIGINS OF DESIGN
THE MEANING AND ESSENCE OF DESIGN
Originality in Design
Functional and Visual Design Concepts
THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN
Context, Container, and Contents
Design and Style
DESIGN HISTORY
Ancient Design
The Middle Ages
The Renaissance, 1400-1700
Early American Architecture and Interiors
The Neoclassic Period and Other Revivals
The Victorian Era, 1830-1901
NON-EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS
Africa - prehistory to present
ISLAMIC DESIGN, 622 - Present
China - 4,000 B.C. to 1912 A.D.
Japan - prehistory to present
India - 2500 B.C. to 19th century
Pre-Columbian Era - 300 B.C.-1570 B.C.
CHAPTER 3 THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN DESIGN
NEW TECHNOLOGY - INNOVATIVE DESIGN
Michael Thonet, 1796-1871
Shaker Furniture, 1747-c.1860
The Arts and Crafts Movement, 1860-1900
Art Nouveau, 1890-1905
The Vienna Secession Movement, 1897-1911
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Pioneers of Modernism
de Stijl, 1917-1931
Bauhaus, 1919-1933
International Style
Art Deco, 1925-1940
MODERNISM
Early Modernism, 1930-1950
Middle Modernism, 1950-1970
Design Trends in the Millennium
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Globalization
Interactive Design
Environmental Responsibility in design
More for Less
Social Responsibility
User Participation
CHAPTER 4 THE BASIC THEORIES OF DESIGN COMPOSITION
DESIGN APPROACHES
Structural Design
Decorative or Applied Design
Naturalistic Design
Organic Design
Geometric Design
Abstract Design
Metamorphic Design
THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
Space
Line
Form
Shape
Texture
Time
THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Balance
Rhythm
Emphasis
Proportion
Scale
Unity and Harmony
Variety
CHAPTER 5 COLOR AND LIGHT
Light Sources
Modifiers of Light
Human Vision and Perception
COLOR THEORY AND SYSTEMS
Additive Method of Mixing Light
Subtractive Method of Mixing Light
Paint-Color Mixing
Color Properties
Color Systems
Color Schemes
PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR
COLOR PERCEPTION
COLOR APPLICATION IN INTERIORS
COMMUNICATING COLOR DECISIONS
CHAPTER 6 DESIGN AS A PROCESS
THE DESIGN PROCESS: THE SEQUENTIAL STEPS
Commit (Accept the Problem)
State (Define the Problem)
Collect (Gather the Facts)
Analyze
Ideate
Choose (Select the Best Option)
Implement (Take Action)
Evaluate (Critically Review)
CHAPTER 7 PROGRAMMING INTERIOR SPACES
VALUES IN PROGRAMMING
THE PROGRAMMING PROCESS - THE SEQUENTIAL STEPS
Establish the Goals
Research, Gather and Analyze Facts
Specify Needs
Evaluate
Organize and Decide
Present Conclusions
CHAPTER 8 SPACE PLANNING OF RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS
INTRODUCTION TO SPACE PLANNING
Space Planners and Interior Design
Categories of Interior Spaces
PLANNING RESIDENTIAL SPACES
Planning Guidelines
SPACE ORGANIZATION
Closed Planning
Open Planning
INTERIOR ZONING
Group/Social Spaces
Private Zones
Transitional Spaces and Circulation
SPECIAL HOUSING NEEDS
Accessibility and Adaptable Housing
Housing for the Elderly
CHAPTER 9 SPACE PLANNING OF COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
OFFICE DESIGN
Historical Development
Spatial Organization
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Spatial Organization
RETAIL DESIGN
Spatial Organization
HOSPITALITY DESIGN
Restaurants
Hotels, Motels, Inns, Bed & Breakfast, Hostels
Theaters, Concert Halls, Auditoriums, Arenas
Recreational
HEALTHCARE DESIGN
INSTITUTIONAL, PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT, AND OTHER FACILITIES
Schools, Colleges, and Universities
Public and Government
RELIGIOUS
INDUSTRIAL AND TRANSPORTATION
SPECIALIZED INTERIORS
CHAPTER 10 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS
THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT: INFLUENCES ON INTERIORS
Environmental Planning
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
Urban Planning
Cluster Planning
Specialized Planning
New Towns
Zoning
FORM DETERMINANTS FOR BUILDINGS
Site Planning
Site Analysis
Building Siting and Design
BUILDING CODES
Building Codes and Interiors
Fire Resistance, Safety, and Fire Protection
ACCESSIBILTY
BARRIER·FREE ACCESS
General Guidelines
HISTORIC PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND ADAPTIVE REUSE
Background
Landmarks: Districts and Buildings'
Historic Buildings and Interiors
CHAPTER 11 INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE CONTROL
The Human Comfort Zone
SOLAR ENERGY AND INTERIORS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR BUILDINGS
WATER USE IN BUILDINGS
MECHANICAL CONVEYING SYSTEMS
ACOUSTICS
CHAPTER 12 LIGHTING FOR INTERIORS
NATURAL LIGHT
Controlling Daylight
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
The Measurement of Light
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCES
Incandescent Lamps
Electric Discharge Sources
Color Appearance of Light
LIGHTING NEEDS AND APPLICATION
Lighting for Special Groups
General or Ambient Lighting
Task Lighting
Accent or Special Emphasis Lighting
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND TECHNIQUES
Manufactured Luminaires
Spatially Integrated Lighting Systems
Portable Lighting Fixtures
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS FOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING
Office Lighting
Retail Lighting
Restaurant Lighting
Healthcare Facilities Lighting
LIGHTING CODES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 13 MATERIALS: CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS
INTRODUCTION TO SELECTING MATERIALS
Materials, Environmental Concerns, and Sustainability
Natural Materials
Converted Materials
Artificial Materials
Material Selection
WOOD
Physical Properties
Hardwoods and Softwoods
Wood Layering
Designing with Wood
Wood Finishes
MASONRY
Stone
Brick
Concrete Masonry Units
Glass Block
CONCRETE
Cement Manufacturing
Plaster, Stucco, and Synthetic Mixtures
CERAMICS
Earthenware and Stoneware
Porcelain and China
Ceramic Tiles
GLASS
Manufactured Glass
Architectural Glass
Decorative Glass
METALS
Ferrous (Iron Bearing) Metals
Nonferrous Metals
Finishing and Coating Metals
PLASTICS
Thermoplastics and Thermoset Plastic
Plastic Fabrication
Plastic Laminates
Solid Surface Materials
Carbon Fiber
TEXTILES
Selection and Application of Fabrics
Fibers
Yarns
Textile Construction
Textile Colorants
Fabric Finishes
Textiles for Interiors
MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
Rubber, Cork, and Leather
Paint and Related Coatings
CHAPTER 14 ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS AND INTERIOR FINISHES
SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING
BUILDING SHELL AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
Structural Design
Structural Characteristics of Materials
Basic Structural Elements
Structural Systems
FLOOR SYSTEMS
Wood Floor Systems
Steel Floor Systems
Concrete Floor Systems
Specialized Floor Systems
FLOOR FINISHES AND SPECIFICATION CRITERIA
Hard Flooring
Resilient Flooring
Soft Floor Coverings
WALL SYSTEMS
Wall Construction
WALL FINISHES AND SPECIFICATION CRITERIA
CEILING SYSTEMS
Ceiling Construction
Ceiling Surface Materials
CHAPTER 15 INTERIOR COMPONENTS
STAIRS
Stair Construction and Design
DOORS
Door Types
Door Styles and Construction
DOOR FRAMES AND HARDWARE
WINDOWS
Window Types
Window Construction
INTERIOR WINDOW TREATMENTS
Functional Considerations
Aesthetic Factors
Cost Factors
Types of Window Treatments
CABINETRY
Cabinet Specifications
Cabinet Construction
Cabinet Hardware
Cabinet Tops
FIREPLACES
Fireplace Construction
Fireplace Types
Fireplace Locations
CHAPTER 16 FURNITURE
DESIGNING WITH FURNITURE
Programming for Furniture
Space Planning and Furniture
Furniture Plans, and Panel Installation
SELECTION CRITERIA FOR FURNITURE
Function
Furniture for Special Groups
Design Characteristics
Life Cycle Assessments and Costs
FURNITURE TYPES
Seating
Tabular Units (Tables)
Sleeping Units
Storage Units
Task Units (Desks)
Systems Furniture
Specialized Furniture
FURNITURE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
Wood
Metals
Plastics
Upholstered Furniture
CHAPTER 17 FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
FURNISHINGS
Accessories
Artwork
Plants
Signage and Graphics
EQUIPMENT
Residential Equipment
Office Equipment
Healthcare Equipment
Hospitality Equipment
Retail Equipment
Institutional Equipment
CHAPTER 18 DESIGN COMMUNICATION
DRAWING AS DESIGN COMMUNICATION
Architectural Graphics
Architectural Drawings
Three-Dimensional Drawings
DIGITAL MEDIA FOR DESIGN COMMUNICATION
Photography
Videos
MODELS AS DESIGN COMMUNICATION
Conceptual Models
Study Models
Presentation Models
Building the Model
MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES, AND REPRODUCTION
Drawing Papers and Boards
Drawing and Lettering Aids
Blueprints and Photographic Reproduction
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Oral Dialogue
Written Communication
COMPUTERS IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Computer Digital Manipulation
Data Bases and Spreadsheets
Word Processing
PUTTING THE PRESENTATION TOGETHER
CHAPTER 19 THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF INTERIOR DESIGN: BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
INTERIOR DESIGN AS A BUSINESS
Residential and Nonresidential Practice
Specialization
Type of Services Offered
Entering the Business World
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Types of Business Organizations
Operational Goals and Objectives
Marketing, Public Relations, Ethics
Business Consultants
Fees and Compensation
Contractual Agreements
Bookkeeping and Accounting
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Design Teams and Staff Organization
Project Consultants and Resources
The Client's Budget and Costs
Project Scheduling
Professionalism and Regulation in Interior Design
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