Interior design illustrated / Francis D.K. Ching [and] Corky Binggeli

By:

Ching, D.K. Francis [author]

Contributor(s):

Binggeli, Corky [co-author]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Hoboken, New Jersey John Wiley & Sons, Inc., c2018Edition: 4th EditionDescription: vi, 394 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cmISBN:

9781119377207

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

NA 2850 .C45 2018

Contents:

Preface -- 1. Interior space -- 2. Interior design -- 3. A design vocabulary -- 4. Interior building elements -- 5. Interior environmental systems -- 6. Lighting and acoustics -- 7. Finish materials -- 8. Furnishings -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index.

Summary: "Interior Design Illustrated is the definitive guide to design for interior spaces. Richly illustrated in author Francis Ching’s signature style, this book introduces complex design concepts in a visually stunning format; from defining the space and using the elements of design, to planning building systems and incorporating sustainable materials, this volume embodies the idea that beauty and function are not separate entities, but two parts of a whole. This new fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest building codes and design practices, with discussion of new materials related to acoustics, lighting, and sustainable furnishings. Renewed attention to sustainability includes new information on energy conservation, design for longevity and adaptive reuse of existing buildings, as well as an updated discussion on LED lighting, workplace design, use of color, and computer modeling software to provide a well-rounded view of how interior design firms are working today." -- Back cover

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Clark Circulation	Non-fiction	GC NA 2850 .C45 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		NUCLA000005375

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Interior Design Illustrated is the definitive guide to design for interior spaces. Richly illustrated in author Francis Ching’s signature style, this book introduces complex design concepts in a visually stunning format; from defining the space and using the elements of design, to planning building systems and incorporating sustainable materials, this volume embodies the idea that beauty and function are not separate entities, but two parts of a whole. This new fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest building codes and design practices, with discussion of new materials related to acoustics, lighting, and sustainable furnishings. Renewed attention to sustainability includes new information on energy conservation, design for longevity and adaptive reuse of existing buildings, as well as an updated discussion on LED lighting, workplace design, use of color, and computer modeling software to provide a well-rounded view of how interior design firms are working today." -- Back cover

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