Residential interior design: a guide to planning spaces

✍ Scribed by Brewer, Melissa; Mitton, Maureen; Nystuen, Courtney

• Publisher: Wiley
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 289
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

A practical approach to planning residential spacesResidential Interior Design:A Guide To Planning Spacesis the industry-standard reference for all aspects of residential space planning, with a practical focus on accessible design, ergonomics, and how building systems affect each space. This new third edition has been updated with the most recent code information, including the 2015 International Residential Code and the International Green Construction Code, and new content on remodeling. Packed with hundreds of drawings and photographs, this book illustrates a step-by-step approach to design that applies to any residential space, and ensures that the most important factors are weighted heavily in the decision making process. Daily use is a major consideration, and the authors explore the minimum amount of space each room requires to function appropriately while examining the host of additional factors that impact bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and more. Detailed information about accessibility is included in each chapter, making this book a reliable design reference for "aging in place" and universal design. The new companion website features teaching tools and a variety of learning supplements that help reinforce the material covered.

Interior design is a fundamental component of a residential space, and a required skill for architecture and design professionals. This book is a complete reference on all aspects of residential design, and the factors that make a space "work."

Design spaces with primary consideration of daily use Account for building systems, accessibility, human factors, and more Get up to date on the latest residential interior building codes Plan interiors for any home, any style, and any budget Designing a residential interior is about more than choosing paint colors and furniture--it's about people, and how they interact and use the space. It's about shaping the space to conform to its function in the best possible way.Residential Interior Designprovides clear, comprehensive guidance on getting it right every time.

✦ Table of Contents

Residential Interior Design......Page 3
Contents......Page 7
Acknowledgments......Page 11
An Overview: Quality and Quantity......Page 15
Human Behavior and Housing......Page 16
An Overview of Chapter Topics......Page 19
Organizational Flow......Page 26
Related Codes and Constraints......Page 27
Electrical and Mechanical......Page 29
Lighting......Page 30
Visual Thinking and Basic Design Graphics......Page 35
Orthographic Projections......Page 36
References......Page 41
Introduction......Page 43
Foyer and Entry Areas......Page 44
Vertical Movement......Page 48
Ergonomics and Required Clearances......Page 52
Organizational Flow......Page 56
Related Codes and Constraints......Page 60
Lighting......Page 63
References......Page 64
Introduction......Page 65
Ergonomics and Required Clearances......Page 69
Organizational Flow......Page 70
Electrical and Mechanical......Page 76
Lighting......Page 77
References......Page 79
Introduction......Page 80
Getting Started......Page 81
Organizational Flow......Page 84
Introducing the “Major Preparation Work Area”......Page 85
Fixtures and Appliances......Page 87
Sinks......Page 88
Faucets......Page 91
Dishwashers......Page 93
Ranges......Page 94
Cooktops......Page 96
Wall Ovens......Page 97
Microwave Ovens......Page 98
Refrigerators......Page 99
Work Counters and Cabinets......Page 101
Sinks......Page 106
Ranges and Cooktops......Page 108
Ovens and Microwaves......Page 109
Kitchen Storage and Cabinetry......Page 112
More on Cabinets and Built-In Storage......Page 115
The Pantry......Page 122
Related Codes and Constraints......Page 123
Electrical and Mechanical......Page 124
Lighting......Page 125
Prototype Kitchen Illustrations......Page 129
References......Page 138
Introduction......Page 140
Ergonomics and Required Clearances......Page 143
Organizational Flow......Page 147
Electrical and Mechanical......Page 157
Lighting......Page 160
References......Page 161
Introduction......Page 162
Toilets......Page 166
Bidets......Page 167
Sinks (Also Known as Lavatories)......Page 168
Bathtubs......Page 172
Soaking and Whirlpool Tubs......Page 174
Showers......Page 177
Storage and Cabinetry......Page 181
Ergonomics and Required Clearances......Page 184
Organizational Flow......Page 190
Related Codes and Constraints......Page 193
Electrical and Mechanical......Page 198
Lighting......Page 199
References......Page 201
Laundry Spaces......Page 202
Mudrooms......Page 203
Home Office/Work Spaces......Page 204
Home Gyms and Exercise Equipment......Page 206
Appliances......Page 207
Ergonomics and Required Clearances......Page 208
Related Codes and Constraints......Page 210
Electrical and Mechanical......Page 211
Lighting......Page 212
References......Page 215
Sample Project Scenario/Problem Statement......Page 216
Preliminary Orthographic Projection Drawings......Page 217
References......Page 236
Basic Wood Frame Construction......Page 237
Doors......Page 238
Windows......Page 243
Fireplaces and Stoves......Page 246
References......Page 251
Introduction......Page 252
Assessment Phase......Page 254
Design Phase......Page 255
Budgeting and Return on Investment......Page 256
Zoning and Building Codes......Page 258
References......Page 259
Appendix A IGCC, LEED, and Sustainability/Green Design Certifying Programs,Agencies, and Associations......Page 260
Appendix B ANSI/Fair Housing Bathrooms and Kitchens......Page 262
Appendix C Seated Wheelchair Dimensions......Page 267
Appendix D Wheelchair Transfer and Clear Floor Space at Toilet Fixtures......Page 268
Appendix E Outdoor, Secondary, and Compact Kitchens......Page 270
Appendix F European Cabinets......Page 272
Appendix G Seated and Standing Work Surfaces and Desks......Page 274
Index......Page 277
EULA......Page 289

✦ Subjects

Design;Nonfiction