Kilmer: Designing Interiors 2nd Edition

The classic introduction to interior design, highly acclaimed, Designing Interiors opened up the world of interior design for a generation of professionals. Now, the Second Edition is poised to usher in a new era of design and a new generation of interior designers.

This comprehensive revision includes a brand new introduction to non-Western design, preparing readers to enter the profession in a global millennium. This new section on non-European interiors covers design and architecture in Africa, China, Japan, India, the Islamic world, and the Pre-Columbian Americas. Readers will also learn about European design from the Classical period through the Victorian age.

Designing Interiors, Second Edition provides vital information on 21st century design trends and key issues related to building codes. Most importantly, Designing Interiors covers the one issue no one can ignore today: sustainability. This Second Edition provides detailed information on the sustainability concerns of wood, masonry, ceramics, plastics, and other materials.

This book introduces key fundamentals, including:

1. Principles of design
2. Color and light
3. The design process and programming
4. Residential & commercial interiors
5. Codes and regulations
6. Materials, furniture, and lighting
7. Globalization and Social Responsibility
8. Business management
9. Environmentally responsive design

For the big-picture understanding of 21st century demands, a complete grasp of sustainable architecture and interiors is vital—and also included in the Second Edition of Designing Interiors.

Contents

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

About the Authors

• 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.

Book Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (c2014)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118024648
• ISBN-13: 978-1118024645
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
• List Price: $125.00

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