Foundations of Interior Design, 4th Edition , introduces the fascinating world of interior design practice. The authors provide an overview of the interior design profession, introducing readers to the elements and principles of design, key historical movements, the role of color and lighting in interiors, and the increasing emphasis on technology, sustainable design, social justice, and health and safety in contemporary interior design practice. This revised edition examines an array of human and environmental considerations in designing residential interiors, commercial offices and workspaces, and social and community-oriented projects reflecting the diverse areas in which interior design is practiced. The new edition places greater emphasis on commercial interiors, expands on space planning standards, includes case studies of recent projects, and insightful advice from practicing interior designers. STUDIO Features Include:-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips-Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Instructor Resources Include: -Instructor''s Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes-PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provides a framework for lecture and discussion>

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Susan J. Slotkis teaches interior design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She received Presidential Citations from the American Society of Interior Designers in 1998 and 2001 and is a member of the Educational Legacy Fund. Yelena McLane, Ph.D. (2012), is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interior Architecture & Design at Florida State University. She is a researcher, educator, and practitioner with over fifteen years of experience in exhibition and museum design. Her research engages with complex spatial forms and employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to explore relationships between interior configurations and users' perceptions and experiences. Dr. McLane's historical research ranges from the spatial analysis of historic structures to mid-twentieth-century modernism in the Soviet Union. In addition to writing academic articles and book contributions, she curates and designs design history exhibitions.

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"Foundations of Interior Design, 4th Edition, introduces the fascinating world of interior design practice. The authors provide an overview of the interior design profession, introducing readers to the elements and principles of design, key historical movements, the role of color and lighting in interiors, and the increasing emphasis on technology, sustainable design, social justice, and health and safety in contemporary interior design practice. This revised edition examines an array of human and environmental considerations in designing residential interiors, commercial offices and workspaces, and social and community-oriented projects reflecting the diverse areas in which interior design is practiced. The new edition places greater emphasis on commercial interiors, expands on space planning standards, includes case studies of recent projects, and insightful advice from practicing interior designers. STUDIO Features Include: -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Instructor Resources Include: -Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes -PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provides a framework for lecture and discussion"--

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Foundations of Interior Design, 4th Edition, introduces the fascinating world of interior design practice. The authors provide an overview of the interior design profession, introducing readers to the elements and principles of design, key historical movements, the role of color and lighting in interiors, and the increasing emphasis on technology, sustainable design, social justice, and health and safety in contemporary interior design practice. This revised edition examines an array of human and environmental considerations in designing residential interiors, commercial offices and workspaces, and social and community-oriented projects reflecting the diverse areas in which interior design is practiced. The new edition places greater emphasis on commercial interiors, expands on space planning standards, includes case studies of recent projects, and insightful advice from practicing interior designers.

STUDIO Features Include:
-Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips
-Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions

Instructor Resources Include:
-Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes
-PowerPoint presentations include images from the book and provides a framework for lecture and discussion

Inhalt

Preface to the Fourth Edition
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 The Interior Design Profession
Chapter 2 The Designer's Toolbox
Chapter 3 Interiors Through History
Chapter 4 Color Theories and Applications
Chapter 5 The Design Process
Chapter 6 Socially Responsible Design
Chapter 7 Communicating the Vision
Chapter 8 Architectural Building Systems: The Shell
Chapter 9 Finishing the Interior: The Lining
Chapter 10 Furnishing the Interior
Chapter 11 Lighting Systems
Chapter 12 Professional Practice
Chapter 13 Forecasting and Trends

Appendix A. Professional Organizations, Research Resources, Interior Design Blogs, and Government Agencies
Appendix B. Names to Know: Interior Designers, Architects, and Furniture Designers

Basic Metric Conversion Table
Glossary
End Notes
Index