Interior Detailing

Interior Detailing
Author: David Kent Ballast
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2010-09-28
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470504978

The all-in-one interior detailing guide that unites creative and technical aspects A well-executed interior space requires the successful combination of the creative and the technical. Interior Detailing bridges the gap between design and construction, and shows how to develop and transform design concepts into details that meet the constraints, functional requirements, and constructability issues that are part of any interior design element. It offers guidance on how design professionals can combine imaginative thinking and the application of technical resources to create interiors that are aesthetically pleasing, functionally superior, and environmentally sound. Interior Detailing: Includes 150 easy-to-understand details showing how to logically think through the design and development of an assembly so that it conforms to the designer's intent and meets the practical requirements of good construction Describes how to solve any detailing design problem in a rational way Contains conceptual and practical approaches to designing and detailing construction components thatform interior spaces Shows how a small number of principles can be used to solve nearly any detailing problem This guide covers the subject of interior spaces comprehensively by balancing the contributions of physical beauty and structural integrity in one complete volume. By following the principles laid out in this book, interior designers and architects can plan for the construction of a unique interior environment more thoughtfully and with a clearer, better-defined purpose.

Architectural Detailing in Residential Interiors

Architectural Detailing in Residential Interiors
Author: Wendy W. Staebler
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1990
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

A compilation of 121 exemplary residential detailing projects by 53 leading architects and designers in the US. Details range from audio- visual enclosures to bookcases, from fireplaces to ceilings, from kitchen hoods to railings. Every detail is shown with its actual working drawings and is accompanied by information about the design process, the materials, and how the finishing parts were integrated with the overall design. With some 300 illustrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects

Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects
Author: David Kent Ballast
Publisher: Professional Publications Incorporated
Total Pages: 426
Release: 1994
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

This widely used book is a timesaving reference for design professionals working in either commercial or residential construction. Interior Construction and Detailing also serves as a comprehensive resource on materials, finishes, construction assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and planning standards. Hundreds of figures and tables illustrate the text.

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture
Author: Virginia McLeod
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2012-09-19
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781780670249

Detail in Contemporary Residential Architecture provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture. Featuring many of the world's most highly acclaimed architects, the book presents more than 50 of the most recently completed and influential house designs. For each house there are color photographs, plans of every floor, sections and elevations as well as numerous consistently styled construction details. The book also features in-depth information for each project.

Interior Design Illustrated

Interior Design Illustrated
Author: Francis D. K. Ching
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2012-02-20
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1118090713

Offers a concise and accessible presentation of important concepts for beginning designers, and experienced practitioners will appreciate its insightful and practical coverage of the relationship between building structures and interior spaces. A broad range of rich illustrations communicates visual information and ploughs fertile ground for creative ideas and inspiration.

Architectural Detailing

Architectural Detailing
Author: Edward Allen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2012-06-29
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 111842896X

This edition of the industry standard on architectural detailing includes new sections covering analysis and modification of existing details and design of new details, both basic and advanced. Revised to address sustainability and to reflect the International Building Code®, Architectural Detailing continues to deliver reliable, insightful information on how to design details that will be water- and airtight, control the flows of heat and water vapor, adjust to all kinds of movement, age gracefully, be easy to construct, and still look good. Conveniently organized by the three major concerns of the detailer—function, constructibility, and aesthetics—this edition features: Richly illustrated examples of detail design, case studies, and practical exercises. New and revised patterns showing form, constructibility, and aesthetics. Everything you need, whether a student or professional, to design details that work. Order your copy today.

Linda Applewhite's Architectural Interiors

Linda Applewhite's Architectural Interiors
Author: Linda Applewhite
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781586858858

Home design is more than paint and cushions; it's also about good bones. This guide introduces the opportunities that open up by changing a home's structural elements, from windows and doors to fireplaces. A home's architectural details can be worked with to bring out the best in every home, whether adding a pillar to define a space or installing French doors to connect with a garden.

Architecture and Interior Design

Architecture and Interior Design
Author: Buie Harwood
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Decorative arts
ISBN: 9780132885881

Combined and edited version of 2 separately published works: Architecture and interior design through the 18th century, and Architecture and interior design from the 19th century.

The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book

The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book
Author: Linda O'Shea
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013-07-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1610587901

DIV In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry. You’ll also find interviews with top practitioners drawn across the field of interior design. —Fundamentals provides a step-by-step overview of an interiors project, describing the scope of professional services, the project schedule, and the design and presentation tools used by designers. —Space examines ways of composing rooms as spatial environments while speaking to functional and life-safety concerns. —Surface identifies options in color, material, texture, and pattern, while addressing maintenance and performance issues. —Environments looks at aspects of interior design that help create a specific mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound and smell. —Elements describes the selection and specification of furniture and fixtures, as well as other components essential to an interior environment, such as artwork and accessories. —Resources gathers a wealth of useful data, from sustainability guidelines to online sources for interiors-related research. /div

Foundations of Interior Design

Foundations of Interior Design
Author: Susan J. Slotkis
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2017-02-09
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1501315900

The third edition offers a thorough update to this introduction to the creative, technical and business aspects of the interior design profession. By surveying design history, the elements and principles of design, professional practice, and more, Susan Slotkis provides a practical and comprehensive overview.