Residential Interior Design – A Guide To Planning Spaces 3e

By (author) Maureen Mitton; By (author) Mitton, M
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A practical approach to planning residential spaces Residential Interior Design: A Guide To Planning Spaces is 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.
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A practical approach to planning residential spaces Residential Interior Design: A Guide To Planning Spaces is 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 Design provides clear, comprehensive guidance on getting it right every time.
Table of contents
Acknowledgments ix Chapter 1 Introduction 1 What This Book Is About 1 An Overview: Quality and Quantity 1 Human Behavior and Housing 2 An Overview of Chapter Topics 5 Ergonomics and Required Clearances 12 Organizational Flow 12 Related Codes and Constraints 13 Electrical and Mechanical 15 Lighting 16 Visual Thinking and Basic Design Graphics 21 Orthographic Projections 22 References 27 Chapter 2 Entrances and Circulation Spaces 29 Introduction 29 Foyer and Entry Areas 30 Vertical Movement 34 Ergonomics and Required Clearances 38 Organizational Flow 42 Related Codes and Constraints 46 Electrical and Mechanical 49 Lighting 49 References 50 Chapter 3 Social and Leisure Spaces 51 Introduction 51 Ergonomics and Required Clearances 55 Organizational Flow 56 Related Codes and Constraints 62 Electrical and Mechanical 62 Lighting 63 References 65 Chapter 4 Kitchens 66 Introduction 66 Getting Started 67 Organizational Flow 70 Introducing the Major Preparation Work Area 71 Fixtures and Appliances 73 Sinks 74 Faucets 77 Garbage Disposers 79 Dishwashers 79 Ranges 80 Cooktops 82 Wall Ovens 83 Microwave Ovens 84 Refrigerators 85 Trash Compactors 87 Ergonomics and Required Clearances 87 Work Counters and Cabinets 87 Sinks 92