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Book SynopsisA captivating book that delves into the unique architectural and design landscape of the cool islandof Ibiza.

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Book SynopsisBack to the country. This is the option of the “new rural”, a way of life that has come to stay, paradoxically possible thanks to technology, the Internet and remote working. We are living at a time when the city is becoming congested and does not satisfy us at all, due to costs, square meters, and various sacrifices that result in a poorer quality of life. In the urban world, going to the countryside has always been an ideal escape to the good life, and today it is more possible than ever. The New Rural shows the interior design of some thirty houses in various rural environments - new houses, converted spaces or rehabilitations which ensure maximum comfort for their inhabitants without giving up the comforts of modern life while making the most of the close link with nature.

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Book SynopsisSpecializing in retail and hotel design, Virgile + Partners is a key global player with a wide scope of international projects, from luxury retail, restaurants, and hotel interiors to department stores and malls. The agency has works across the United States, India, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, the Middle East, China, and Russia, as well as extensive work throughout Europe and the UK. Virgile + Partners approach to global design is to decode and absorb various cultures, avoiding classic reinterpretations by presenting an unexpected twist to traditions and conventions. As a result, the diversity between each project avoids a uniform response and instead sparks a desire to communicate the individuality of each brand s vision, as well as to bring their values to life. The book s narrative structure gives a clear insight into the essence of the work shown. It offers a glimpse into the making-of process and the backstage thinking that inspired the ideas, not just the aesthetic vocabulary, that led to the final design outcome.

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Book SynopsisThis is the second monograph, and first with Rizzoli, in English dedicated to this prominent Mexican interior designer. Richly illustrated, it captures Aspe s unique and eclectic style, where modern and contemporary unite in a harmonious mixed equilibrium of approaches and eras, generating spaces filled with timeless character. The book s visual narrative provides a comprehensive and intimate view of the designer and her work. Superbly photographed, Aspe s projects are showcased one after another in a bold and innovative design, alternated with brief booklets providing an intimate perspective about the designer and her sources of inspiration. These booklets are further enriched with quotes from the designer about her work, her creative process, and the backstage thinking that leads to the final design outcome. This exquisite book offers a glimpse into the process of Aspe s world of interiors, from the international artists and local artisans she works with, to her country s radiant colours and picturesque charm and her global reach. Reflective of Aspe s exceptional creativity, this beautifully packaged book will feature a cloth cover with a printed textile. This collection of private interiors is a must-have for the curious, admirers of contemporary design, and art collectors.Trade Review"Sofia Aspe's second book is a vibrant look at the Mexican interior designer's unique spaces that balance her love for eclecticism and contemporary design. Readers not only get to experience her projects in a new way: each project is alternated with booklets that offer an inside look at Aspe's perspective and sources of inspiration. Interior Affairs also highlights the artisans the designer collaborates with and feels like a work of art in itself." —VERANDA.COM

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Book SynopsisAs part of the series dedicated to 'Made in Italy' architecture and design (Carlo Scarpa, Piero Portaluppi), this latest book features a stunning collection of interiors by acclaimed Italian designers and architects from the second half of the twentieth century. Each of these exquisite spaces perfectly embodies the designer s unique creative spirit, encapsulating both the essence of the designer s personal style and taste with the trends of the era. The ten projects, all specially photographed for the book, include such names in Italian architecture and design as: Carlo Mollino, Carlo Scarpa, Ettore Sottsass, Gae Aulenti, Osvaldo Borsani, Piero and Barnaba Fornasetti, among others. Ranging from residential to office spaces, each of these unique spaces has remained largely unchanged, and decades later they still speak for those who conceived of and inhabited them: Casa Fornasetti provides a unique testimony to the world of Piero Fornasetti, and now that of his son, Barnaba, who carries on his work and brand with strength and innovation; Casa Mollino represents the peak of architect Carlo Mollino s ideas, beautifully serving as his aesthetic and conceptual legacy; and the vibrant, ironic, colorful Casa Quarestani perfectly sums up the poetic vision of Ettore Sottsass. This book will be a must have for lovers of bold design and stylish Italian interiors.

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Book SynopsisCan our surroundings affect our souls? Ed Ng and Terence Ngan from AB Concept believe the answer is a resounding yes. Since the turn of this century, AB Concept has worked as a culture partner of many of the world s leading hospitality brands, creating compelling interior environments and products that not only win awards and stand every test of time but also inspire powerful emotion in those who experience them. Through an ever-growing portfolio of projects, large and small, Ed and Terence demonstrate the power design has to shape our human experience and leave a positive imprint on the mind. From the beach resort W Algarve to Four Seasons Hong Kong, private houses in Bangkok and Karuizawa in the Japanese Alps, and from Lalique store to the K11 Musea shopping mall, AB Concept applies a single unifying concept that design is 'about being.' It is a means to bring more beauty and magic to the world, to enhance our quality of life, and to move and inspire us. All this requires a particular approach, one that is as deeply thoughtful as it is intuitive. Just as a chef will carefully source and explore different ingredients, the AB Concept team combines tools and methods to create an experience more evocative than the sum of its parts. Rooted in place and in culture and awakening our senses in a moment, an understanding of craftsmanship and a talent for storytelling run through every space and every product. This is the book that puts those stories and AB Concepts timeless design secrets to paper.

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Book SynopsisSteven Webber is Assistant Professor in the Department of Interior Architecture at Florida State University. He holds NCIDQ certification and is a LEED-AP and member of IDEC and EDRA. Prior to teaching, he practiced in the fields of architecture and interior design for several firms including Gensler.

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Book SynopsisFrank Theodore Koe, Ph.D. is an experienced educator, entrepreneur, intrapreneur and international consultant, currently serving as a Teaching Professor of Engineering Entrepreneurship in the College of Engineering at Penn State University. His work includes serving as associate director of the W.R. Berkley Innovation Labs at the Stern School of Business, New York University; director of the Executive MBA program at New Jersey Institute of Technology; acting dean of the Baker School of Business and Technology at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City; director of the Design Center at Philadelphia University and vice president and director of restoration at Scalamandre in New York City where he worked to reproduce fabric furnishings for historic sites such as The Andrew Johnson Suite in the US Department of the Treasury and rooms in The White House during the Clinton administration.

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Book SynopsisLisa Godsey, MID, has been a practicing interior designer for over 30 years. She has been involved with interior design education for 20 years, as an instructor and recently as an Interior Design Department Chair for a CIDA-accredited program. A registered interior designer and LEED AP, she has served two accrediting agencies as a site visitor reviewing interior design programs across the US. She has also served as a juror for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ). She is the author of two textbooks that cover material which helps prepare students to take the NCIDQ.

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Book SynopsisThis volume takes the reader on a tour of 160 homes in and around New York City, from affluent townhouses on Manhattan's Upper East Side and rowhouses in blue-collar Brooklyn to the middle- and upper-class suburbs of Long Island.

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Book SynopsisSpotlights innovative design,makes use of environmentally friendly technologies, and looks at projects that aim to achieve social as well as aesthetic goalsTable of ContentsForeword by Joel E. Loveland Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Projects 1. Pierce County Environmental Services Building: The Miller Hull Partnership 2. Wright Exhibition Space: Olson Kundig Architects 3. Yesler Way Community Center: Mithun 4. Terry Thomas Building: Weber + Thompson 5. Bellingham Technical College, David & Joyce Morse Center: HKP Architects 6. Kitsap County Administration Building: The Miller Hull Partnership 7. Lolly Wyatt Center, Head Start and Early Head Start: McKibben + Cooper Architects 8. The Evergreen State College: Seminar 2 Building: Mahlum 9. Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station: KPG Architects and Engineers 10. Jacqueline Crist Gallery: Trout Architects 11. Novelty Hill–Januik Winery: Mithun 12. Center for Advanced Energy Studies: GSBS Architects 13. Ron Sandwith EX3 Teen Center: Weinstein A | U 14. Ben Franklin Elementary School, Lake Washington School District: Mahlum 15. Northeast Branch, Seattle Public Library: The Miller Hull Partnership Designing with the Light of Place: Lessons Learned Appendix | Pacific Northwest Daylighting Lab Network: Tools and Methods Notes Index

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Book SynopsisFrom a countryside panorama in a windowless room to a faux mosaic wall, an intricately painted Oriental carpet to a soaring cathedral dome in a single-story room, Trompe l'oeil painting offers an art form ideal for contemporary interiors, adding color and aesthetic atmosphere and responding to specific architectural needs and situations.Trade Review"An inspirational resource for any readers wanting to learn more about this art form. The book in part celebrates trompe l'oeil's colourful past, but adapts the traditional style, with inspiration for the future. Learn how decorating walls can be more interesting than watching paint dry."

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Book SynopsisAn abundantly illustrated overview of modern design across continents and cultures, highlighting key movements and design traditions.Trade Review"Laudably, they include areas often omitted: photography, graphic, and interior design…. Recommended." -- CHOICE

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Book SynopsisBecoming an INTERIOR DESIGNER Here is the completely updated guide to today's interior design careersa clear and concise survey of the interior design field covering: History of the profession Educational preparation Interviews with designers Certification and licensing The design process Where the jobs are Owning your own firm Design specialties Residential Commercial Sustainable design Corporate Hospitality Retail Healthcare Institutional Entertainment Restoration and adaptive use Becoming an Interior Designer is the go-to book for an inside look at the profession of interior design today. The advice from a broad range of practitioners and educators about the professional requirements and business of interior design make it an invaluable tool for those contemplating an interior design career. The added bonus is Christine's ability to draw out from her intervieweeTrade Review"This guide surveys careers in the interior design field, from residential to commercial, including corporate, hospitality, and entertainment specialties. This edition has been revised and updated to incorporate information on sustainable and global design, and design for seniors, with added profiles and examples of projects." (Book News, May 2009)Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xii 1 An Introduction to the Interior Design Profession 1 What Do Interior Designers Do? 2 What Do Interior Designers Do? 3 Is Interior Design for You? 11 History 17 Sustainable Design 21 What Do You Feel Is the Impact of Sustainable Design on the Profession? 27 Professional Associations 32 Interior Design Registration and Licensing 36 How Important Is Certification by Examination and Licensing of Interior Designers Today? 38 Why Did You Become an Interior Designer? 42 2 Educational Preparation 55 High School Preparation 59 Choosing an Educational Program 62 How Did You Choose Which School to Attend to Obtain Your Education in Interior Design? 63 Four-Year Educational Preparation 72 The Importance of Internships 77 Two-Year Associate Degree 78 Postgraduate Education in Interior Design 80 NCIDQ Examination 82 Continuing Education 84 How Important Is Interior Design Education in Today’s Industry? 92 3 Where the Jobs Are 99 Career Decisions 103 Independent Design Firms 107 What Motivated You to Start Your Own Design Firm? 110 Architectural Offices 112 Furniture Retailers 116 Office Furnishings Dealers 119 Interior Design on a Global Stage 121 Facility Planning and Design 124 Sole Practitioner Work Environments 124 Job-Seeking Tools 130 Can You Describe the Optimum Portfolio for a Job Applicant? 134 What Do You Look for in Hiring a New Designer? 139 What Do You Enjoy Most About Working in the Firm You Are in Right Now? 143 4 Design Specialties 149 Residential Design 150 Aging in Place 153 Commercial 156 Sustainable Design 158 What Do You Feel Is the Impact of Sustainable Design or Design for Seniors on the Profession? 160 Corporate and Professional Offices 166 Hospitality 174 Entertainment and Recreation 180 Retail Facilities 183 Healthcare 186 Senior Living 192 Institutional 195 Restoration and Adaptive Use 201 Related Career Options 202 What Advice Would You Give Someone Who Wants to Be an Interior Designer? 212 5 The Design Process 223 Project Development 224 Programming 230 Schematic Design 232 Design Development 235 Contract Documents 239 Contract Administration 241 Project Management 244 Working Relationships 246 What Is the Single Most Important Skill an Interior Designer Needs to Be Successful? 247 6 Interior Design as a Business 253 Business Formations 255 What Motivated You to Start Your Design Firm? 257 Marketing Methods 260 Contracts 264 Interior Design Revenue 270 Legal Issues 272 How Important Is Certification by Examination and Licensing of Interior Designers Today? 275 What Is the Greatest Business Challenge for Interior Design Firms? 278 7 The Future 285 What Do You See as the Future for the Interior Design Profession? 285 Interior Design Resources 297 Cida-accredited Interior Design Programs in the United States And Canada 299 Interior Design References 310 Interior Designers 312 Index 317

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Christine M. Piotrowski users her trademark accessible and conversational approach to explain how the working designer solves problems and makes decisions by having the reader follow through case studies and stories, and dealing with a variety of situations.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. CHAPTER 1: Thinking Critically. What Is Critical Thinking? Who Is a Critical Thinker? The Importance of Thinking Critically in Interior Design. It Is Not Criticism. Conclusion. For Discussion. CHAPTER 2: Design as Process. The Design Process—A Brief Review. For Whom Do We Design? Not the First Answer. Using Time Effectively. Design Thinking. Conclusion. For Discussion. CHAPTER 3: Problem Definition and Analysis. Goals and Objectives. Problem Definition. Problem Analysis. Synthesis. Design Concept Statements. Conclusion. For Discussion. CHAPTER 4: Asking Questions. The Purpose of Asking Questions. Listening Skills. Asking the Right Questions. Is There Always a Right Answer? Bias. Avoiding Disputes. Negotiation. Conclusion. For Discussion. CHAPTER 5: Looking for Answers—Research Methodologies. Types of Research. Evidence-Based Design. Developing a Research Project. Assessing Information. Assessing Information from the Internet. Conclusion. For Discussion. CHAPTER 6: Decision Making. Making Decisions. What Constitutes Decision Making? Decision-Making Strategies. Why We Make Wrong Decisions. Conclusion. For Discussion. CHAPTER 7: Ethical Decision Making. The Importance of Ethical Decision Making. Business versus Ethical Conflicts. Client Expectations. Conclusion. For Discussion. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe first and only guide to the history and architecture of America's famous opera houses The American opera scene has grown with the country, spawning a proliferation of beautiful and enchanting opera houses.Table of ContentsEarly Opera Houses in America, 1765-1865. Historic Opera Houses in the East. Historic Opera Houses in the South. Historic Opera Houses in the Midwest. Historic Opera Houses in the West. Opera Houses of the 1960s and 1970s. Opera Houses of the 1980s and 1990s. Lost Opera Houses. Epilogue. Glossary. Selected Bibliography. Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis work explores the changing meaning of furniture from the mid-17th to the early-20th century. Analyzing furniture makers, sellers, buyers and arbiters, the book reveals how the aesthetics of everyday life were as integral to political events as economic and social transformations.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION Representation, Style, and Taste: The Politics of Everyday Life PART ONE The Paradox of Absolutism: The Power of the Monarch's Limits 1. The Courtly Stylistic Regime: Representation and Power under Absolutism 2. Negotiating Absolute Power: City, Crown, and Church 3· Fathers, Masters, and Kings: Mirroring Monarchical Power PART TWO From Style to Taste:Transitions to the Bourgeois Stylistic Regime 4· Revolutionary Transformation: The Demise of the Culture of Production and of the Courtly Stylistic Regime 5· The New Politics of the Everyday: Making Class through Taste and Knowledge 6. The Separation of Aesthetics and Productive Labor PART THREE The Bourgeois Stylistic Regime: Representation, Nation, State, and the Everyday 7· The Bourgeoisie as Consumers: Social Representation and Power in the Third Republic 8. Style in the New Commercial World 9· After the Culture of Production:The Paradox of Labor and Citizenship 10. Style, the Nation, and the Market: EPILOGUE The Paradoxes of Representation in a Capitalist Republic Toward a Mass Stylistic Regime: The Citizen-Consumer Bibliography General Index Index of Names

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Book SynopsisOrganized by types of materials and applications, this guide helps designers successfully address material evaluation and selection of interior components.Table of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgments xv Part I Design Considerations 1 Chapter 1 Finish Selection and Specification 3 Functional Criteria 4 Health and Safety Codes 7 Building Codes 7 Residential Codes 8 Other Regulations and Standards 9 Finish and Furniture Selection and Codes 11 Human Factors and Material Selection 12 Accessible and Universal Design 13 Cost Estimating 14 Chapter 2 Sustainable Design 17 Sustainable Design Principles 18 Sustainability Codes and Standards 18 Sustainable Materials 19 Materials Selection Considerations 20 Evaluating Sustainable Materials 23 Product Certifications and Standards 25 Product Certification Systems 25 Sustainable Product Standards 25 The LEED System 26 Green Globes 27 Chapter 3 Existing Buildings 29 Existing Building Interiors 30 Cost Factors for Existing Buildings 31 Historic Buildings 32 Treatment Standards and Guidelines 32 Rehabilitating Historic Interiors 36 Hazardous Existing Materials 37 Asbestos 37 Lead 38 Mold 39 Part II Interior Materials 41 Chapter 4 Concrete and Cement-Based Materials 43 Cement 43 Types of Cement 43 Manufacturing Cement 44 Environmental Impacts of Cement 45 Specifying Cement 46 Applications for Cement 46 Terrazzo 49 Types of Terrazzo 49 Terrazzo Materials 50 Environmental Impacts of Terrazzo 50 Applications for Terrazzo 51 Specifying and Cost Factors for Terrazzo 51 Installing Terrazzo 52 Concrete 53 Design Context for Concrete 53 Types of Concrete 54 Manufacturing of Concrete 55 Environmental Impacts of Concrete 55 Applications for Concrete 56 Cost Factors for Concrete 58 Finishes for Concrete 58 Chapter 5 Stone, Masonry, and Concrete Masonry Units 63 Stone 63 Design Context for Stone 63 Types of Stone 65 Processing Stone 68 Environmental Impacts of Stone 69 Interior Applications for Stone 70 Specifying Stone 72 Cost Factors for Stone 72 Installing Stone 72 Brick 74 Design Context for Brick 74 Types of Brick 76 Manufacturing Brick 76 Environmental Impacts of Brick 77 Interior Applications for Brick 77 Specifying and Cost Factors for Brick 78 Installing Brick 78 Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) 79 Properties of CMUs 80 Types of CMUs 80 Environmental Impacts of CMUs 80 Specifying and Cost Factors for CMUs 80 Installing CMUs 82 Chapter 6 Glass and Ceramics 83 Glass 83 Design Context for Glass 84 Types of Glass 86 Manufacturing Glass 91 Environmental Impacts of Glass 91 Interior Applications for Glass 92 Codes, Specifications, and Cost Factors for Glass 93 Installing Glass 95 Ceramics 97 Design Context for Ceramics 97 Types of Ceramics 97 Manufacturing Ceramics 98 Environmental Impacts of Ceramics 98 Interior Applications for Ceramics 100 Specifying and Cost Factors for Ceramics 103 Installing Ceramic Tile 105 Chapter 7 Wood and Wood Products 107 Solid Wood 107 Design Context for Wood 107 Types of Wood 109 Manufacturing Solid Wood 113 Environmental Impacts of Solid Wood 114 Interior Applications for Solid Wood 116 Specifying and Cost Factors for Solid Wood 117 Installing Solid Wood 118 Wood Veneer 119 Design Context for Wood Veneer 119 Types of Wood Veneer 120 Manufacturing Wood Veneer 121 Environmental Impacts of Wood Veneer 121 Interior Applications for Wood Veneer 122 Specifying and Cost Factors for Wood Veneer 123 Installing Wood Veneer 123 Wood Panel Products 125 Design Context for Wood Panels 125 Types of Wood Panel Products 126 Environmental Impacts of Wood Panels 130 Specifying and Cost Factors for Wood Panels 130 Finishes for Wood Panels 131 Chapter 8 Plaster and Gypsum Board 133 Plaster 133 Design Context for Plaster 133 Types of Plaster 135 Manufacturing Plaster 135 Environmental Impacts of Plaster 137 Interior Applications for Plaster 137 Specifying and Cost Factors for Plaster 138 Installing Plaster 139 Gypsum Board 142 Design Context for Gypsum Board 142 Types of Gypsum Board 143 Manufacturing Gypsum Board 143 Environmental Impacts of Gypsum Board 144 Interior Applications for Gypsum Board 144 Specifying and Cost Factors for Gypsum Board 145 Installing Gypsum Board 145 Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) 147 Interior Applications for GFRG 148 Specifying and Cost Factors for GFRG 148 Installing GFRG 149 Chapter 9 Metals 151 General Information 151 Ferrous Metals 152 Design Context for Ferrous Metals 152 Types of Ferrous Metals 153 Manufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Ferrous Metals 154 Interior Applications for Ferrous Metals 155 Specifying and Cost Factors for Ferrous Metals 155 Installation and Maintenance of Ferrous Metals 157 Nonferrous Metals 158 Design Context for Nonferrous Metals 158 Types of Nonferrous Metals 160 Manufacturing and Environmental Impacts of Nonferrous Metals 167 Interior Applications for Nonferrous Metals 168 Specifying and Cost Factors for Nonferrous Metals 169 Finishes for Nonferrous Metals 170 Maintenance of Nonferrous Metals 171 Chapter 10 Synthetic Materials 173 General Information 173 Design Context for Synthetics 173 Manufacturing Synthetics 175 Environmental Impacts of Synthetics 175 Cost Factors for Synthetic Materials 177 Types of Synthetic Materials 178 Thermoplastics 178 Thermoset Plastics 182 Elastomers 183 Composite Materials 183 Interior Applications for Synthetic Materials 185 Finish Materials 185 Plastic Furniture 188 Adhesives 188 Plastic Films 189 Part III Finish Comparisons 191 Chapter 11 Paints and Coatings 193 Paints 193 Painting Systems 193 Paint Components 195 Types of Interior Paints 195 Specifying and Cost Factors for Paints 200 Coatings and Stains 201 Finishes for Wood 201 Finishes for Metals 205 Chapter 12 Fibers, Textiles, and Leather 209 Fibers 209 Properties of Fibers 209 Plant Fibers 210 Animal Fibers 213 Synthetic Fibers 217 Textiles 222 General Considerations for Textiles 222 Fabrication Methods for Textiles 223 Finishing Textiles 229 Leather 232 General Considerations for Leather 232 Types of Leather 232 Manufacturing Leather 233 Environmental Impacts of Leather 234 Interior Applications for Leather 235 Specifying and Cost Factors for Leather 235 Finishes and Maintenance for Leather 236 Chapter 13 Floor Finishes 237 General Considerations for Floor Finishes 237 Durability 237 Accessories and Maintenance 237 Codes and Standards for Floor Finishes 238 Cost Factors 238 Hard Floor Surfaces 238 Tile Flooring 239 Glass Flooring 243 Concrete, Terrazzo, and Poured Flooring 243 Laminate Flooring 244 Wood and Bamboo Flooring 246 Solid Wood Flooring 246 Parquet Flooring 250 Engineered Hardwood Flooring 250 Bamboo Flooring 251 Resilient Flooring 253 General Considerations for Resilient Flooring 253 Cork Flooring 254 Linoleum 255 Rubber Flooring 256 Vinyl Flooring 257 Leather Floor Tiles 259 Soft Floor Coverings 260 Codes and Standards for Soft Floor Coverings 260 Carpets 260 Rugs 268 Chapter 14 Wall and Window Finishes 273 Wall Finishes 273 General Considerations for Wall Finishes 273 Wall Tiles 274 Wall Panels 276 Low Partitions 283 Toilet Partitions 283 Office Partitions 284 Wallcoverings 284 General Considerations for Wallcoverings 284 Wallpaper and Wall Lining 287 Wood and Natural Fiber Wallcoverings 288 Textile, Nonwoven, and Leather Wallcoverings 292 Glass Partitions and Glazing 295 General Considerations for Glass and Glazing 295 Glass Block Walls 296 Glazed Walls 296 Interior Glazing 298 Window Treatments 300 Shutters, Blinds, and Shades 300 Draperies and Curtains 303 Chapter 15 Ceiling Finishes 309 General Considerations 309 Light, Sound, and Heat 309 Codes and Standards 311 Cost Factors 311 Ceiling Forms 311 Exposed Ceilings 312 Wood Structures 313 Concrete and Metal Structures 314 Plaster and Gypsum Board Ceilings 314 Plaster Ceilings 314 Gypsum Board Ceilings 315 Finishes 315 Wood Ceilings 316 Planks and Panels 316 Suspended Ceiling Systems 317 Ceiling System Grids 317 Canopies and Clouds 318 Decorative Grids 319 Acoustical Tiles and Panels 319 Metal Ceilings 321 Textile Ceiling Systems 325 Chapter 16 Millwork, Casework, and Furnishings 327 Millwork 327 Design Considerations for Millwork 327 Moldings and Trims 328 Casework 332 Design Considerations for Casework 332 Cabinets 333 Shelving 339 Countertops 339 Furnishings 345 General Considerations for Furnishings 346 Furniture Types 347 Furniture Materials 350 Upholstery 355 Other Furnishings 359 Glossary 361 Index 369

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Book SynopsisDiscover new approaches to green design and sustainable building with this comprehensive guide There''s a substantial amount of information designers and architects need to understand about sustainability and commercial projects, especially as expectations for professionals in the industry become clearer. Luckily, the second edition of Sustainable Commercial Interiors has been revamped to serve as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to understand the latest in green and sustainable design. Fully revised throughout, this resource now includes frameworks based on the new LEEDv4 rating system, and provides fifteen brand-new case studies that document green design and building strategies for all types of projects. You''ll find information on materials, furnishings, finishes, product standards, and certifications, all designed to keep you in the know and prepare you for future ventures in sustainable design. The ideal professional companion for interior designeTable of ContentsForeword Alex Wilson ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii INTRODUCTION 1 Why We Wrote This Book 1 What You’ll Find 1 Our Hopes for the Future 3 1 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE 5 Sustainability Defined and Refined 6 Defining “Green” 8 What Is Green Design? 15 Overcoming the Obstacles to Sustainability 23 The Integrated Profession 30 Integrating Sustainability Into Your Design Practice: an Essay by Kendall Wilson 30 Making Integrated Design Work 33 The Design Charrette 38 Taking the Mystery Out of Commissioning 41 Commissioning the Interior Project: an Essay by Jay Enck 42 2 GLOBAL ISSUES: AN OVERVIEW 45 As the Earth Warms 46 Living Lightly on the Land 49 Wet Gold 55 Want Not, Waste a Lot 58 Here Today, Gone Tomorrow … Still Green? an Essay by Alice Liao 65 Healthy Buildings, Healthy People 68 Bio-Inspired Design: What Can We Learn from Nature? an essay by Judith Heerwagen 71 The Journey Ahead… an Essay by Bill Reed 79 3 SITES, WATER, AND ENERGY 83 Site Sustainability Matters: an essay by Gina Bocra 84 Matters of Site 86 Reducing Water Use 91 Optimizing Energy Use 101 Energy Efficiency in an Interiors Project: an essay by Marcus Sheffer 103 Lighting 108 Heating and Cooling 126 4 THE MATERIALS MAZE 133 Navigating the Materials Maze 134 Ask More Questions: an Essay by by Nadav Malin 135 Life Cycle Studies: A Comparison 144 Toxins 152 A Guide to Researching Sustainable Materials: an essay by Jean Hansen 159 Transparency—or Not 161 Natural Versus Synthetic Materials 168 Furnishings and Finishes: An Overview 172 Ceilings 196 Green Product Trends: an essay by Wanda Lau 198 5 THE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT 203 The Air That We Breathe 205 Interior Design: First Step toward Providing Good IAQ: an Essay by Marilyn Black 205 The Elusive Thermal Comfort 216 Noise: The Other Pollutant 218 Let There Be (Day)light 221 Why Daylighting?: an essay by Nancy Clanton 222 The Importance of Views 235 6 THE TOOLS OF OUR TRADE 241 Green Building Organizations, Rating Systems, and Design Guides 246 Product Standards and Certifications 271 Green Product Information Programs 291 Specifications 298 Four Steps to Greening Your Specifications: an essay by Ross Speigel 298 The Sustainable Library 301 7 THE BUSINESS CASE FOR GREEN DESIGN 303 Building a Tangible Symbol 305 Making the Case 308 The Economics of a Green Work Space: an essay by Bill Browning 313 An Integrated Whole 329 8 THE BUSINESS CASE FOR GREEN DESIGN 331 What Do Green Professionals Do? An Essay by Holley Henderson 332 Great Expectations 333 U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters, Washington, D.C. 333 Dynamic Energy 340 Cannon Design, Chicago, Illinois 340 Repurpose with Style 345 HDR, San Francisco, California 345 Engage and Express 349 RTKL Associates Inc., Washington, DC 349 The Three Cs 352 HOK Chicago, Illinois 352 Adaptive Reuse 357 Perkins+Will, Atlanta, Georgia 357 9 SUBSTANCE AND STYLE 361 A Bit of Britain in Manhattan 362 BBC Worldwide Americas, New York, New York 362 Respecting the Past, Providing for the Future 366 Federal Center South, 1202 Building, Seattle, Washington 366 The Healing Properties of Nature 372 Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 372 High Tech, High Touch 376 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Academic Library, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia 376 True to Its Roots 382 J. W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas 382 Big Impact in a Small Footprint 386 Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, New York 386 Collaborative Cube 391 Kaleida Health Gates Vascular Institute/SUNY at Buffalo Clinical Translational Research Center, Buffalo, New York 391 GLOSSARY 395 RESOURCES 403 Print 403 TedX Talks 404 Internet Resources 404 INDEX 409

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of Interior Design explores ways of thinking that inform the discipline of interior design. It challenges readers to consider the connections within theory, research, and practice and the critical underpinnings that have shaped interior design.Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors viii Preface xv Introduction: The Shaping of Interior Design 1 Section I Explorations of the History of Interior Design 9 1 An Overview of Phenomenology for the Design Disciplines 11 David Wang 2 Dorothy Draper and the American Housewife: A Study of Class Values and Success 29 John C. Turpin 3 The Political Interior 46 Mary Anne Beecher 4 Taylorizing the Modern Interior: Counter-Origins 58 Ronn M. Daniel 5 Bringing the Past In: Narrative Inquiry and the Preservation of Historic Interiors 70 Erin Cunningham Section II Perspectives on the Practice of Interior Design 95 6 Aesthetic Coding in Interior Design 97 Mads Nygaard Folkmann 7 Toward a Creative Ecology of Workplace Design 112 Margaret Portillo and Jason Meneely 8 Designing Emotional Connection into the Workplace: A Story of Authentic Leadership 128 Sheila Danko 9 Exploring the Schism: Toward an Empathetic Language 148 Shauna Corry Hernandez 10 Ways of Knowing in Design: A Position on the Culture of Interior Design Practice 171 Janice Barnes 11 Sustainable Life-Span Design: A New Model 186 Amber Joplin 12 Frameworks for Decision-Making in Design for the Aging 212 Halime Demirkan 13 Designing More Successful Social Spaces: Lessons Learned from a Continuing Care Retirement Community Study 226 Nichole M. Campbell 14 Developing a Person-Centric Design Philosophy 246 Jill Pable 15 In Support of Contemporary Identity: The Modern Palestinian Home 260 May Sayrafi 16 Creativity in Interior Design: Cross-Cultural Practitioners’ Reviews of Entry-Level Portfolios 273 Siriporn Kobnithikulwong 17 Human Responses to Water Elements in Interior Environments: A Culture and Gender Comparison 293 Gwo Fang Lin 18 Concerns with Daylight and Health Outcomes 310 Michael D. Kroelinger 19 Healthy Interiors for the Visually Impaired 327 Dak Kopec 20 Interior People Places: The Impact of the Built Environment on the Third Place Experience 347 Dana Vaux 21 Places in the Virtual and Physical Continuum: Examining the Impact of Virtual Behaviors on Place Attributes of Wireless Coffee Shops 366 Newton D’Souza and Yu Fong Lin 22 The Relationship between Historic Preservation and Sustainability in Interior Design 382 Lisa Tucker 23 Forging Empathetic Connections to Create Compatible Designs in Historic Buildings 393 Jessica Goldsmith Section III Considerations of Education in Interior Design 415 24 The Phenomenological Contribution to Interior Design Education and Research: Place, Environmental Embodiment, and Architectural Sustenance 417 David Seamon 25 Testing a Culture-Based Design Pedagogy: A Case Study 432 Abimbola O. Asojo 26 Connecting the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to the Discipline of Interior Design 446 Isil Oygur and Bryan D. Orthel 27 Engaging Voices within a Dynamic Problem-Based Learning Context 465 Tiiu Poldma 28 Aesthetic Theory and Interior Design Pedagogy 478 Ji Young Cho and Benyamin Schwarz 29 Interior Design Teaching and Learning in Elementary and Secondary Education (K-12) 497 Stephanie A. Clemons 30 Community-Building through Interior Design Education 516 Patrick Lucas 31 A Reflective Journey in Teaching Interior Design: The Virtual Studio 524 Kathleen Gibson Index 538

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Book SynopsisDue to unprecedented population growth in cities around the world, together with the rising house prices, and lack of space, apartments now represent an indispensable form of housing. With the help of some interior design know-how you can transform apartments into unique habitable living space, combining contemporary looks with practical designs for day to day living. Interiors for Singles showcases a wide variety of design solutions, all adaptable to various typologies of accommodation - from tiny studios to spacious loft.

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Book SynopsisDesigning a small house requires creative thinking and an ability to optimise available space for both comfort and function. Mini Apartments brings together a stunning selection of housing projects from around the world - London to Brazil, Sweden to Australia - that range in size from 14m2 to 50m2. Each project showcases the latest trends and innovation in small home design - from the use of multifunction furniture to colour schemes that create the illusion of space.

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Book SynopsisOver the last few years, the use of pallets as a building material has increased dramatically - they are now regularly used in furniture design, interior design, temporary installations and even emergency housing. Not only are pallets an easy to obtain material - they are available virtually anywhere in the world - they are also easy to handle and have a unique and expressive aesthetic. Pallet Project brings together twenty fully realised pallet-based construction projects from around the world, showcasing the unique ways in which architects and designers have utilised this versatile material. Each project is accompanied by full-colour photography, detailed architectural renders and illustrations, and a brief text which explores the inspiration behind the project, the challenges it faced, and the final construction.

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Book SynopsisBranding & Spaces Design presents different spaces - including offices, bookshops, cafes, hairdressers, jewellery shops, fashion retail stores, tea shops, and more - that all have one thing in common, their branding and interior design have been created to showcase a global image with its own personality. Filled with superb full-colour photography and brief descriptions that explore the inspiration behind the designs, these projects showcase some the most unique and innovative branding and interior design work from around the world.

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Book SynopsisNew Fashion Boutique Design is a practical and inspirational illustrated volume that gathers examples of some of the most exclusive boutiques and stores in the world and introduces the latest trends in shop design, an area where fashion and creativity merge to deliver a unique shopping and branding experience. From luxury designer stores and exclusive boutiques to shoe shops, this comprehensive volume provides useful insights into international retail architecture and comprehensive information on the featured projects. Fashion stores are no longer mere places that one enters simply with the intention of purchasing products. Shops have also become venues for events, stages for exciting performances, and sometimes even landmarks. Likewise, retail spaces have become statements that celebrate designer labels and their products and offer multiple opportunities to engage with the brand and its values. A range of these grand stages has been captured in New Fashion Boutique Design, which offers ideas, solutions, and different approaches to product presentation across its 240 colorful and inspiring pages.

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Book SynopsisIn a world full of fast-paced lifestyles, constant interaction and interlinked global activities, food has become a common denominator that connects people from all around the world and new trends of restaurant interior design is building up with the times. The featured 60 international projects show the latest trends of restaurant design. Some with an industrial look, some with a lot of landscape elements coming into the interior space, some with bold color schemes and no more white walls, a wide array of possibilities open up on this field of interior design. With a descriptive text for each project, the book focuses on colour scheme, lighting, and decorative details and provides valuable inspiration and reference for professional designers, food lovers and other people related to the restaurant business.

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Book SynopsisBeyond the beauty that plants can bring into our homes, there is an ever-changing element that fills our living environments and our souls like a rite of rejuvenation. Plants bring vitality, growth and good vibes. When we invite plants into our home, we breathe cleaner air and we are happier. Caring for them is to nurture our relationship with nature and a reminder that we evolved from it. Go Green provides readers with a beautifully illustrated look at a wide variety of indoor plants – from herbs to air plants – and provides both essential care and maintenance tips, alongside ideas on how to use them to decorate your home.

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