Building Systems for Interior Designers - 4th Edition by Corky Binggeli & Taylor Lucas (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Building Systems for Interior Designers, Fourth Edition is the single-source technical reference that every designer needs, and an ideal solution for NCIDQ exam preparation. Professional interior design is about much more than aesthetics and decorating, and technical knowledge is critical. Before planning the space, the designer must consider the mechanical and electrical equipment, structural system, and building components, and how they impact the space. This book shows how to evaluate these complex factors, and how each affects a designer's work throughout the building. The Fourth Edition has been updated to benefit educators and students using the text, and fine-tuned to fit the needs of the CIDA certified interior designer program. Each chapter now includes notes regarding industry terms, codes, industry standards, and NCIDQ exam requirements, plus additional student activities at the end of each "Part" division. Experienced designer and educator Taylor Lucas also incorporates new reference material on site and sustainability, WELL building systems, ASHARE / ANSI standards, daylighting, or occupancy sensors, and much more. The comfort, safety, and ultimate success of a project depend upon knowledge of building system and coordination with architects and engineers. Building Systems for Interior Designers provides the comprehensive yet focused information that interior designers need to excel"--

Book Synopsis

BUILDING SYSTEMS FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Make design decisions informed by technical and structural knowledge with this essential guide

Professional interior design demands more than simply an understanding of aesthetic and artistic considerations; it also requires a detailed understanding of building systems and their interactions. Design decisions must account for mechanical and electrical equipment, building components, and structural elements, all of which can potentially shape a designer's work.

Building Systems for Interior Designers has long stood as the key to understanding and evaluating these elements, particularly key building systems like HVAC and plumbing, and their impacts on interior design. This Fourth Edition is fully updated to fit the needs of the CIDA certified interior design program and the NCIDQ exam.

The fourth edition of Building Systems for Interior Designers also includes:

• Updated information on sustainable and energy-efficient design
• Detailed coverage of topics including security concerns, fire safety, and designing secure spaces
• Classroom supplements including sample construction documents, chapter specific discussion questions, and more

Building Systems for Interior Designers is ideal for students in interior design courses and new professionals studying for NCIDQ exams.

From the Back Cover

Make design decisions informed by technical and structural knowledge with this essential guide

Professional interior design demands more than simply an understanding of aesthetic and artistic considerations; it also requires a detailed understanding of building systems and their interactions. Design decisions must account for mechanical and electrical equipment, building components, and structural elements, all of which can potentially shape a designer's work.

Building Systems for Interior Designers has long stood as the key to understanding and evaluating these elements, particularly key building systems like HVAC and plumbing, and their impacts on interior design. This Fourth Edition is fully updated to fit the needs of the CIDA certified interior design program and the NCIDQ exam.

The fourth edition of Building Systems for Interior Designers also includes:

• Updated information on sustainable and energy-efficient design
• Detailed coverage of topics including security concerns, fire safety, and designing secure spaces
• Classroom supplements including sample construction documents, chapter specific discussion questions, and more

Building Systems for Interior Designers is ideal for students in interior design courses and new professionals studying for NCIDQ exams.

About the Author

Corky Binggeli, ASID was a principal at Corky Binggeli Interior Design, Arlington, MA, and an instructor at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA. She was a past president of ASID New England and published widely on interior design.

Taylor Lucas, NCIDQ, IIDA, IDEC is an educator at both the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Endicott College, in Beverly MA. She developed a building systems curriculum for both undergradute and graduate students, for use in the classroom, online and hybrid courses.