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Book Synopsis
A practical, comprehensive resource for commercial interior design Designing Commercial Interiors is the industry standard reference, now fully revised and expanded to reflect the latest developments in commercial interior design.

Table of Contents

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xvii

1 Commercial Interior Design 1

Historical Overview 3

Understanding the Client’s Business 5

Working in Commercial Interior Design 6

Where the Jobs Are 11

Professionalism 15

Summary 19

Bibliography and References 20

2 Forces That Shape Commercial Interior Design 23

Cultural Sensitivity 24

Global Marketplace 27

Sustainable Design 31

Security and Safety 44

Codes 46

Accessible Design 51

Summary 58

Bibliography and References 58

3 Research and Project Process 63

Problem Solving in Design 64

Research Methodologies in Design 67

Evidence-Based Design 71

Project Goals and Concept Development 73

Design Process 74

Programming Elements 77

Summary 80

Bibliography and References 80

4 Project Management 82

What Is Project Management? 82

Role and Responsibilities of the Project Manager 84

Working Relationships with Stakeholders and Team Members 87

Project Delivery Methods 92

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 97

Project Process 97

Adaptive Use 110

Summary 116

Bibliography and References 117

5 The Office 121

Historical Overview 122

Issues Impacting Office Design 125

An Overview of Office Operations 131

Types of Office Spaces 145

Summary 148

Bibliography and References 149

6 Office Interior Design Elements 153

Planning and Design Elements 154

Design Applications 189

Summary 213

Bibliography and References 213

7 Lodging Facilities 218

Historical Overview 219

Overview of Lodging Business Operations 221

Types of Lodging Facilities 224

The Changing Lodging Guest 226

Planning and Interior Design Elements 229

Design Applications 244

Summary 269

Bibliography and References 270

8 Food and Beverage Facilities 274

Historical Overview 275

Overview of Food and Beverage Business Operations 277

Types of Food and Beverage Facilities 280

Planning and Interior Design Elements 283

Design Applications 300

Summary 322

Bibliography and References 323

9 Retail Facilities 326

Historical Overview 326

Overview of Retail Business Operations 328

Types of Retail Facilities 332

Planning and Interior Design Elements 335

Design Applications 352

Summary 366

Bibliography and References 366

10 Healthcare Facilities 370

Historical Overview 371

Overview of Healthcare/Medicine 372

Types of Healthcare Facilities 378

Planning and Interior Design Elements 382

Design Applications 396

Summary 434

Bibliography and References 434

11 Senior Living Facilities 439

Historical Overview 440

Overview of Senior Living Facilities 441

Types of Senior Living Facilities 445

Planning and Interior Design Elements 452

Design Applications 466

Summary 480

Bibliography and References 481

12 Recreational Facilities 485

Fitness Center 486

Day Spas 488

Golf Clubhouses 494

Auditoriums 500

Summary 506

Bibliography and References 507

Appendix 510

Trade Associations 510

Periodicals 512

Glossary 513

Index 538

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 27/05/2016
      ISBN13: 9781118882085, 978-1118882085
      ISBN10: 1118882083

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A practical, comprehensive resource for commercial interior design Designing Commercial Interiors is the industry standard reference, now fully revised and expanded to reflect the latest developments in commercial interior design.

      Table of Contents

      Preface xv

      Acknowledgments xvii

      1 Commercial Interior Design 1

      Historical Overview 3

      Understanding the Client’s Business 5

      Working in Commercial Interior Design 6

      Where the Jobs Are 11

      Professionalism 15

      Summary 19

      Bibliography and References 20

      2 Forces That Shape Commercial Interior Design 23

      Cultural Sensitivity 24

      Global Marketplace 27

      Sustainable Design 31

      Security and Safety 44

      Codes 46

      Accessible Design 51

      Summary 58

      Bibliography and References 58

      3 Research and Project Process 63

      Problem Solving in Design 64

      Research Methodologies in Design 67

      Evidence-Based Design 71

      Project Goals and Concept Development 73

      Design Process 74

      Programming Elements 77

      Summary 80

      Bibliography and References 80

      4 Project Management 82

      What Is Project Management? 82

      Role and Responsibilities of the Project Manager 84

      Working Relationships with Stakeholders and Team Members 87

      Project Delivery Methods 92

      Building Information Modeling (BIM) 97

      Project Process 97

      Adaptive Use 110

      Summary 116

      Bibliography and References 117

      5 The Office 121

      Historical Overview 122

      Issues Impacting Office Design 125

      An Overview of Office Operations 131

      Types of Office Spaces 145

      Summary 148

      Bibliography and References 149

      6 Office Interior Design Elements 153

      Planning and Design Elements 154

      Design Applications 189

      Summary 213

      Bibliography and References 213

      7 Lodging Facilities 218

      Historical Overview 219

      Overview of Lodging Business Operations 221

      Types of Lodging Facilities 224

      The Changing Lodging Guest 226

      Planning and Interior Design Elements 229

      Design Applications 244

      Summary 269

      Bibliography and References 270

      8 Food and Beverage Facilities 274

      Historical Overview 275

      Overview of Food and Beverage Business Operations 277

      Types of Food and Beverage Facilities 280

      Planning and Interior Design Elements 283

      Design Applications 300

      Summary 322

      Bibliography and References 323

      9 Retail Facilities 326

      Historical Overview 326

      Overview of Retail Business Operations 328

      Types of Retail Facilities 332

      Planning and Interior Design Elements 335

      Design Applications 352

      Summary 366

      Bibliography and References 366

      10 Healthcare Facilities 370

      Historical Overview 371

      Overview of Healthcare/Medicine 372

      Types of Healthcare Facilities 378

      Planning and Interior Design Elements 382

      Design Applications 396

      Summary 434

      Bibliography and References 434

      11 Senior Living Facilities 439

      Historical Overview 440

      Overview of Senior Living Facilities 441

      Types of Senior Living Facilities 445

      Planning and Interior Design Elements 452

      Design Applications 466

      Summary 480

      Bibliography and References 481

      12 Recreational Facilities 485

      Fitness Center 486

      Day Spas 488

      Golf Clubhouses 494

      Auditoriums 500

      Summary 506

      Bibliography and References 507

      Appendix 510

      Trade Associations 510

      Periodicals 512

      Glossary 513

      Index 538

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