The Fundamentals of Interior Design

I think this is an excellent course book for students who are about to enter, or are considering entering a program of interior design for it touches lightly, but directly, on all aspects of the design process from inception to construction, as well as the modes and means of the production of designs. This book would be a terrific reference for students in preparatory courses and/or the first term in the course of study. The book is clear and the images relate directly to the issues discussed on each spread. -- Anita Cooney, Pratt Institute, USA Clear, with good illustrations and easy to reference. -- Veronica Hendry, University of the Arts London, UK It's a good generic introductory book on the field of Interior Design, clear, good looking and with an academic view of the issue. -- Joo Cruz, ESAD, Portugal

Simon Dodsworth lectures in interior design at KLC, London, UK. Stephen Anderson lectures in interior design and architecture at the University of Portsmouth, UK.

Contents Introduction Chapter 1 The Design Process The Design Process in Action Professional Practice Case Study: Small Batch Coffee Company, UK Interview: Chalk Architecture Activity Chapter 2 Understanding the Project The Client The Brief Design Analysis Design Research Case Study: Presenting Ideas Case Study: Republic of Fritz Hansen, UK Interview: Fritz Hansen Activity Chapter 3 Understanding the Space Understanding Spatial Relationships Case Study: Construction Drawings A Typology of Technical Drawing Case Study: Steel Lady House, South Korea Interview: Chae-Pereira Architects Activity Chapter 4 Understanding Building Structures Building Construction Principles Materials for Construction Mechanical and Electrical Systems Case Study: Olson Headquarters, USA Interview: Gensler Activity Chapter 5 Organizing the Space Design Development Human Dimensions and Scale Proportioning Systems Ordering Systems Inclusive Design Case Study: The Old Bengal Warehouse, UK Interview: Conran & Partners Activity Chapter 6 The Human Interface Materials and Finishes The Decorative Scheme Acoustics Furniture Color Light Case Study: Greene Street Loft, USA Interview: Slade Architecture Activity Chapter 7 Sustainable Design Why Is Sustainability an Issue? Where Choices Are Made Materials-Some Thoughts Case Study: The Dutch Mountain House, NL Interview: Denieuwegeneratie Activity Chapter 8 Communicating Design Telling the Story Presentation Drawings Presentation Boards Multimedia Presentations Activity Bibliography Index Picture Credits Acknowledgements