Residential Housing and Interiors

by Kicklighter, Clois E.; Kicklighter, Joan C.

• ISBN13: 9781566374293
• ISBN10: 1566374294
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-01-01
• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub

Summary

Residential Housing & Interiors teaches students about planning, designing, decorating, and landscaping a home. The text introduces the many housing options available and explains how the living, sleeping, and service areas of a home work together to satisfy individual and family needs. This new edition features color and design principles, home offices, interiors for family members with special needs, and computer applications. Water- and energy-saving techniques are also explored, as well as careers in the broad housing field and professional methods for presenting housing ideas.
-- Reviews the basic building materials and structural components of a home in an easy-to-understand manner.
-- Discusses the principles of good design and how to apply them to a home's interior, exterior, and landscaping.
-- Explains the three most common color systems and how to use color for various effects.
-- Examines and extensively illustrates furniture styles by period.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Housing	13	(14)
Factors Affecting Housing Choices	13	(5)
Location	13	(2)
Climate	15	(1)
Availability	16	(1)
Cost	16	(1)
Taste	16	(1)
Lifestyle	17	(1)
Types of Housing Available	18	(9)
Tract Houses	18	(1)
Custom Houses	19	(2)
Manufactured Houses	21	(2)
Mobile Homes	23	(1)
Cooperatives	24	(1)
Condominiums	24	(1)
Rentals	25	(2)
Chapter 2 Evaluating Floor Plans	27	(14)
Circulation	27	(5)
Types of Circulation	29	(1)
Circulation Frequency	30	(1)
Room Relationships	30	(2)
Reading House Plans	32	(9)
Description of Drawings	32	(9)
Chapter 3 Living Areas	41	(14)
Living Rooms	41	(4)
Location	41	(1)
Size and Arrangement	42	(3)
Dining Rooms	45	(3)
Location	45	(1)
Size and Arrangement	46	(2)
Family Rooms	48	(2)
Location	49	(1)
Size and Arrangement	49	(1)
Entryways	50	(1)
Patios, Porches, and Courts	51	(2)
Patios	51	(1)
Porches	52	(1)
Courts	53	(1)
Adaptations for Special Needs	53	(2)
Chapter 4 Sleeping Areas	55	(12)
Bedrooms	55	(5)
Location	55	(1)
Size and Arrangement	56	(3)
Master Bedrooms	59	(1)
Children's Rooms	59	(1)
Bathrooms	60	(4)
Location	60	(1)
Size and Arrangement	61	(2)
Heat and Moisture Considerations	63	(1)
Adaptations for Special Needs	64	(3)
Chapter 5 Service Areas	67	(20)
Kitchens	67	(6)
Location	67	(1)
Size and Arrangement	68	(1)
Work Centers	68	(2)
Appliances, Cabinets, and Counters	70	(2)
Kitchen Floor Plans	72	(1)
Laundry Facilities	73	(4)
Location	74	(2)
Size and Arrangement	76	(1)
Basements	77	(1)
Garages and Carports	77	(1)
Location	77	(1)
Size and Design	77	(1)
Service Entries	78	(1)
Special-Purpose Rooms	78	(4)
Home Offices	78	(4)
Storage	82	(1)
Adaptations for Special Needs	82	(5)
Chapter 6 Design	87	(20)
Elements of Design	87	(6)
Space	87	(2)
Line	89	(1)
Shape and Form	90	(2)
Texture	92	(1)
Color	93	(1)
Principles of Design	93	(6)
Proportion and Scale	94	(3)
Balance	97	(2)
Emphasis	99	(1)
Rhythm	99	(1)
Goals of Design	99	(3)
Appropriateness	100	(1)
Harmony, Variety, and Unity	101	(1)
Function	101	(1)
Accessories in Design	102	(5)
Chapter 7 Color	107	(16)
The Psychology of Color	107	(2)
The Color Spectrum	109	(2)
The Color Wheel	110	(1)
Color Characteristics	111	(1)
Warm and Cool Colors	112	(1)
Neutral Colors	112	(1)
Color Systems	112	(4)
The Brewster System	112	(2)
The Ostwald System	114	(1)
The Munsell System	114	(2)
Color Harmonies	116	(4)
Effect of Light on Color	118	(1)
Effect of Adjacent Colors	119	(1)
Effect of Texture on Color	119	(1)
Effect of Color on Space	120	(1)
Color Decisions	120	(3)
Chapter 8 Wood, Masonry, and Concrete	123	(22)
Wood	123	(11)
Wood Classification	125	(1)
Wood Materials	125	(5)
Wood Finishes	130	(4)
Masonry	134	(9)
Structural Clay Products	134	(2)
Concrete Masonry Units	136	(2)
Glass Block	138	(1)
Stone	138	(5)
Concrete	143	(2)
Chapter 9 Metals, Glass, Ceramics, and Plastics	145	(16)
Metals	145	(6)
Iron and Steel	145	(3)
Aluminium	148	(1)
Copper	149	(1)
Brass	149	(1)
Bronze	149	(1)
Lead	150	(1)
Glass	151	(5)
Flat Glass	152	(1)
Decorative Glass	152	(1)
Tinted Glass	153	(1)
Reflective Glass	154	(1)
Insulating Glass	154	(1)
Handblown Glass	154	(1)
Molded Glass	155	(1)
Leaded Glass	155	(1)
Ceramics	156	(3)
Ceramic Tile	156	(1)
Roofing Tile	157	(1)
Pottery	158	(1)
Plastics	159	(2)
Chapter 10 Textiles	161	(10)
Fibers	161	(2)
Natural Fibers	161	(1)
Manufactured Fibers	162	(1)
Yarns	163	(2)
Fabric Construction	165	(6)
Weaving	165	(2)
Knitting	167	(1)
Tufting	167	(1)
Other Construction Methods	167	(1)
Dyeing Fabrics	168	(1)
Printing Fabrics	168	(1)
Fabric Finishes	169	(2)
Chapter 11 Furniture Styles	171	(34)
Traditional Styles	173	(1)
Traditional Furniture from France	173	(5)
Late Renaissance (1589-1643)	173	(1)
Baroque (1643-1700)	173	(1)
Regence (1700-1730)	174	(1)
Rococo (1730-1760)	174	(1)
Neoclassic (1760-1789)	175	(1)
Directoire (1789-1804)	176	(1)
Empire (1804-1820)	176	(2)
Traditional Furniture from England: Early Renaissance Period	178	(2)
Tudor (1500-1558)	178	(1)
Elizabethan (1558-1603)	178	(1)
Jacobean (1603-1649)	179	(1)
Cromwellian (1649-1660)	180	(1)
Traditional Furniture from England: Middle Renaissance Period	180	(1)
Restoration (1660-1689)	180	(1)
William and Mary (1689-1702)	180	(1)
Queen Anne (1702-1714)	181	(1)
Early Georgian (1714-1750)	181	(1)
Traditional Furniture from England: Late Renaissance Period	181	(8)
Late Georgian (1750-1810)	183	(6)
Regency (1810-1837)	189	(1)
Victorian (1837-1901)	189	(1)
Traditional American Styles	189	(10)
Early American (1630-1770)	190	(4)
American Georgian (1720-1790)	194	(1)
Federal (1790-1820)	195	(3)
Post Federal (1820-1880)	198	(1)
20th Century Styles	199	(6)
Art Nouveau	199	(1)
Frank Lloyd Wright	199	(1)
Bauhaus	199	(1)
Scandinavian	200	(1)
Contemporary	200	(5)
Chapter 12 Furniture Construction and Selection	205	(20)
Wood Furniture	205	(8)
Wood Types	206	(5)
Wood Finishes	211	(1)
Wood Furniture Construction	211	(2)
Upholstered Furniture	213	(3)
Fabrics	213	(1)
Upholstered Furniture Construction	214	(1)
Bedding	215	(1)
Metal Furniture	216	(1)
Plastic Furniture	217	(1)
Furniture Selection	218	(7)
Quality and Cost	218	(3)
Style	221	(1)
Size	221	(1)
Upholstery Fabric	221	(1)
Ergonomics in Furniture Design	222	(1)
Maintenance	222	(3)
Chapter 13 Walls	225	(20)
Wall Types	225	(5)
Frame Walls	225	(3)
Masonry Walls	228	(2)
Wall Treatments	230	(10)
Wood Siding	231	(1)
Manufactured Siding	232	(1)
Mineral Fiber Shingles	233	(1)
Wood Shingles	233	(1)
Decorative Masonry	234	(1)
Stucco or Plaster	234	(1)
Paint	235	(1)
Wallpaper	236	(1)
Fabric	237	(1)
Paneling and Boards	238	(1)
Ceramic Tile	239	(1)
Mirrors	239	(1)
Selection of Wall Treatments	240	(5)
Function	240	(1)
Appearance	241	(4)
Chapter 14 Floors	245	(22)
Floor Systems	245	(5)
Wood Floor Construction	245	(3)
Concrete Floor Construction	248	(2)
Floor Treatments	250	(13)
Flooring Materials	250	(8)
Floor Coverings	258	(5)
Selection of Floor Treatments	263	(4)
Function	263	(1)
Appearance	264	(3)
Chapter 15 Ceilings and Roofs	267	(14)
Ceilings	267	(5)
Ceiling and Construction	267	(2)
Ceiling-Surface Materials	269	(2)
Ceiling Treatments	271	(1)
Roofs	272	(9)
Roof Construction	273	(4)
Roof Styles	277	(1)
Roofing Materials	278	(3)
Chapter 16 Windows and Doors	281	(28)
Windows	281	(10)
Window Types	281	(5)
Window Construction	286	(2)
Window Selection and Placement	288	(3)
Window Treatments	291	(9)
Interior Window Treatments	291	(8)
Exterior Window Treatments	299	(1)
Selection of Window Treatments	300	(1)
Doors	301	(5)
Door Construction	305	(1)
Door Treatments	306	(3)
Chapter 17 Stairs and Halls	309	(8)
Stairways	309	(5)
Stair Designs	310	(1)
Stairway Comfort and Safety	311	(3)
Adaptations for Special Needs	314	(1)
Stairway Treatment	315	(1)
Halls	315	(1)
Chapter 18 Lighting	317	(16)
Natural Light	317	(1)
Artificial Light	318	(4)
Incandescent Light	319	(1)
Halogen Sources	319	(1)
Fluorescent Light	320	(1)
Applications of Lighting	320	(2)
Selection and Placement	322	(9)
Lighting Fixtures	322	(3)
Lighting Areas of the Home	325	(6)
Lighting Controls	331	(2)
Chapter 19 Electrical and Plumbing Systems	333	(14)
The Electrical System	333	(8)
Electrical System Components	333	(4)
Planning the Electrical System	337	(2)
Signal and Communication Systems	339	(1)
Home Automation	339	(2)
The Plumbing System	341	(6)
Water Supply	341	(1)
Wastewater Removal	342	(1)
Fixtures	343	(1)
Planning the Plumbing System	344	(3)
Chapter 20 Climate Control, Fireplaces, and Stoves	347	(14)
Climate Control	347	(8)
Conventional Heating Systems	347	(3)
Solar Heating Systems	350	(2)
Cooling Systems	352	(1)
Insulation	353	(1)
Other Factors	354	(1)
Fireplaces and Stoves	355	(4)
Fireplaces	355	(2)
Stoves	357	(2)
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors	359	(2)
Carbon Monoxide Detectors	359	(1)
Smoke Detectors	359	(2)
Chapter 21 Energy and Water Conservation	361	(14)
Architectural and Site Considerations	361	(7)
Orientation	361	(1)
Insulation	362	(2)
Windows and Doors	364	(1)
Roofs and Walls	365	(1)
Heating and Plumbing Systems	366	(2)
Site Considerations	368	(1)
Energy-Saving Appliances	368	(4)
Utility Area Appliances	368	(1)
Service Area Appliances	369	(3)
Energy Alternatives	372	(1)
Solar Energy	372	(1)
Wind Energy	372	(1)
Energy Management with Computers	372	(1)
Water Conservation	373	(2)
Chapter 22 Exterior Design	375	(18)
Traditional Styles	375	(8)
Native American	375	(1)
Spanish	375	(1)
Swedish	376	(1)
Dutch	376	(1)
German	376	(1)
French	377	(1)
English	378	(1)
English/Colonial	379	(1)
Saltbox	379	(1)
Garrison	379	(1)
Cape Cod	380	(1)
Georgian	380	(1)
Federal	381	(1)
Greek Revival	381	(1)
Southern Colonial	382	(1)
Italianate	382	(1)
Victorian	382	(1)
Modern Designs	383	(2)
Ranch House	383	(1)
Split-Level House	384	(1)
Contemporary Designs	385	(8)
Geodesic Domes	386	(1)
Foam Domes	386	(1)
Solar Homes	387	(1)
Earth-Sheltered Homes	388	(5)
Chapter 23 Landscaping	393	(22)
Landscape Plants	393	(9)
Grasses	393	(1)
Ground Covers	394	(2)
Trees	396	(4)
Shrubs	400	(2)
Vines	402	(1)
Other Landscape Elements	402	(6)
Paths, Walks, and Steps	404	(1)
Banks, Walls, and Fences	405	(1)
Patios, Decks, and Game Areas	406	(2)
Pools and Fountains	408	(1)
Planning the Landscape	408	(7)
Landscape Design	411	(4)
Chapter 24 Remodeling	415	(16)
Choosing to Remodel	415	(2)
Types of Remodeling	417	(9)
Changing Lived-In Areas	417	(1)
Making Unused Space Livable	418	(4)
Adding On	422	(2)
Buying to Remodel	424	(2)
Historic Preservation	426	(2)
Restoration	427	(1)
Preservation Through Remodeling	428	(1)
Adaptive Reuse	428	(1)
Preparing Remodeling Plans	428	(3)
The Interior Designer	429	(1)
The Architect	429	(1)
The Contractor	430	(1)
Chapter 25 Presenting Housing Ideas	431	(14)
Presentation Drawings	431	(5)
Exterior Perspectives	431	(2)
Interior Perspectives	433	(1)
Presentation Floor Plans	433	(1)
Presentation Elevations	433	(1)
Presentation Plot Plans	434	(1)
Presentation Landscape Plans	434	(1)
Presentation Sections	435	(1)
Rendering	436	(4)
Pencil Rendering	436	(1)
Ink Rendering	437	(1)
Watercolor Rendering	438	(1)
Colored Pencil Rendering	438	(1)
Felt Tip Marker Rendering	438	(1)
Applique Rendering	439	(1)
Airbrush Rendering	440	(1)
Other Presentation Methods	440	(5)
Presentation Boards	440	(2)
Models	442	(1)
Slide Presentations	442	(3)
Chapter 26 Computer Applications	445	(18)
Design and Analysis	446	(7)
Computer-Assisted Drafting and Design (CADD)	446	(3)
Plot, Site, and Landscape Planning	449	(1)
Kitchen and Bath Design	450	(2)
Energy Analysis	452	(1)
Selection of Construction Elements and Processes	453	(3)
Structural Analysis	453	(2)
Preferred Construction and Installation Techniques	455	(1)
Service to Clients and Customers	456	(2)
Home Planning Aids	456	(1)
Interior Design Programs	456	(1)
CD-ROM Marketing Tools	456	(2)
Internet Sources	458	(1)
Virtual Reality Models	458	(1)
Project Management	458	(5)
PERT and Gantt Charts	460	(1)
Cost Estimates and Financial Models	460	(2)
Project Data Management	462	(1)
Chapter 27 Careers in Housing	463	(8)
Planners and Designers	463	(2)
Architect	463	(1)
Architectural Drafter	464	(1)
Architectural Illustrator	464	(1)
Interior Designer	464	(1)
Modelmaker	465	(1)
Landscape Designer	465	(1)
Building Tradespeople	465	(2)
Building Contractor	465	(1)
Construction Technologist	466	(1)
Skilled Tradesperson	466	(1)
Construction Machinery Operator	467	(1)
Land Surveyor	467	(1)
Allied Careers	467	(4)
Government Positions	467	(2)
Real Estate Positions	469	(2)
Appendix	471	(24)
A-1 Weights and Measures	471	(1)
A-2 Topographical Symbols	472	(1)
A-3 Plumbing Symbols	472	(1)
A-4 Electrical Symbols	473	(1)
A-5 Climate Control Symbols	473	(1)
A-6 Abbreviations	474	(1)
A-7 Common Sizes of Living Room Furniture	475	(1)
A-8 Common Sizes of Bedroom Furniture	476	(1)
A-9 Minimum Clearance Requirements	477	(1)
A-10 Common Sizes of Bathroom Fixtures	478	(1)
A-11 Common Sizes of Kitchen Base Cabinets	479	(1)
A-12 Common Sizes of Kitchen Wall Cabinets	480	(1)
A-13 Common Sizes of Kitchen Appliances	481	(1)
A-14 Common Sizes of Brick	482	(1)
A-15 Building Material Symbols	483	(1)
A-16 Thermoplastics	484	(1)
A-17 Thermosetting Plastics	485	(1)
A-18 Common Furniture Sizes	486	(1)
A-19 Common Sizes of Double-Hung Windows	487	(1)
A-20 Common Sizes of Horizontal Sliding Windows	488	(1)
A-21 Common Sizes of Casement Windows	489	(1)
A-22 Common Sizes of Awning and Hopper Windows	490	(1)
A-23 Common Sizes of Picture Windows	491	(1)
A-24 Common Sizes of Glass Sliding Doors	492	(1)
A-25 Percentage of Light Reflected by Color	493	(2)
Glossary	495	(10)
Index	505