Residential Interior Design

Discover a practical guide to residential space planning, in this room-by-room guide with up-to-date info on accessibility, ergonomics, and building systems

In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces, an accomplished team of design professionals delivers the gold standard in practical, human-centered residential interior design. Authors Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore every critical component of interior architecture from the perspective of ergonomics and daily use.

The text functions as a guide for interior design students and early-career professionals seeking a handbook for the design of livable, functional, and beautiful spaces. It includes hundreds of drawings and photographs that illustrate key concepts in interior design, as well as room-by-room coverage of applicable building codes and sustainability standards. The authors also cover all-new applications of smart building technology and updated residential building codes and accessibility standards.

The book also includes:

• A thorough introduction to the design of interior residential spaces, including discussions of accessibility, universal design, visibility, sustainability, ergonomics, and organizational flow

• In-depth examinations of kitchens, bathrooms, and the fundamentals of residential building construction and structure

• Comprehensive explorations of entrances and circulation spaces, including foyer and entry areas, vertical movement, and electrical and mechanical considerations

• Practical discussions of bedrooms, leisure spaces, utility, and workspaces

• An overview of human behavior and culture related to housing

• Updates made to reflect changes in the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)

The latest edition of Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces is ideal for instructors and students in interior design programs that include interior design, residential design, or residential interior architecture courses.

This edition provides updated content related to CIDA standards in human centered design, regulations and guidelines, global context, construction, environmental systems, and human wellbeing. It's also an indispensable resource for anyone preparing for the NCIDQ, the interior design qualification exam.

Autorentext

Maureen Mitton is Professor Emeritus, and former Director of the School of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is on the review board of the Journal of Interior Design and is a Certified Interior Designer. Courtney Nystuen is an architect and educator who has taught architectural design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for over thirty years. He is a member emeritus of the AIA.

Inhalt
Acknowledgments ix

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

What This Book Is About 1

An Overview: Quality and Quantity 1

Human Behavior, Culture, and Housing 2

Defining Housing-Related Terms 6

An Overview of Chapter Topics 6

Introduction to Accessibility Notes 7

Accessibility, Universal Design, Visitability,and Usability 7

Federal Accessibility Regulations Governing Housing 8

Introduction to Sustainability Notes 9

Defining and Understanding Sustainability 9

Green Building Codes, Rating Systems, an Certification Programs 10

Life-cycle assessment 11

Global Warming, Climate Change, Carbon, and the Built Environment 13

Ergonomics and Required Clearances 14

Organizational Flow 14

Related Codes and Constraints 14

More About the International Residential Code 16

Section R303 of the IRC covers light, ventilation, and heating 16

Section R304 of the IRC covers minimum room areas 16

Section R305 of the IRC covers ceiling height 16

Fire sprinklers and alarms are covered as follows 17

Electrical and Mechanical 17

Lighting 19

Types of Lighting 20

More Lighting Basics and Lighting Terminology 20

Smart Homes and the Internet of Things 25

References 26

Chapter 2 Basic Design Graphics and Sample Project 30

An Introduction to Orthographic Projections 30

Introductory Sample Project Design Drawings 33

Diagrams 33

Preliminary Orthographic Projection Drawings 33

Site Plans 34

Floor Plans 35

Exterior Elevations 39

Interior Elevations 39

Schedules 40

Additional Graphic Symbols 41

Final Sample Project Drawings 42

Dimensions 49

Sections 54

Reflected Ceiling Plans 54

Electrical and Lighting Plans/Power and Lighting Plans 55

References 55

Chapter 3 Entrances and Circulation Spaces 56

Introduction 56

Foyer and Entry Areas 56

Vertical Movement 58

Ergonomics and Required Clearances 61

More About Stairs 61

Organizational Flow 65

Related Codes and Constraints 69

Electrical and Mechanical 74

Lighting 74

References 78

Chapter 4 Social and Leisure Spaces 79

Introduction 79

Ergonomics and Required Clearances 83

Organizational Flow 87

Related Codes and Constraints 92

Electrical and Mechanical 93

Lighting 93

References 95

Chapter 5 Kitchens 97

Introduction 97

Getting Started 97

Organizational Flow 101

Fixtures and Appliances 104

Sinks 105

Faucets 110

Garbage Disposers 113

Dishwashers 113

Ranges 114

Cooktops 117

Wall Ovens 117

Microwave Ovens 118

Refrigerators 119

Ergonomics and Required Clearances 121

Work Counters and Cabinets 121

Dining Spaces for Interaction 123

Sinks 124

Dishwashers 126

Ranges and Cooktops 126 &lt...