Designing Interiors

Rosemary Kilmer, ASID, IDEC, LEED AP, RID, is Professor Emeritus of Interior Design, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. She has served on the board of directors for NCIDQ and is a professional member of ASID and IDEC. She co-authored, with W. Otie Kilmer, Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors: 4th Edition, published by Wiley. W. Otie Kilmer, AIA, is Professor Emeritus of Interior Design, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Otie has taught drawing and design for over thirty years, in addition to practicing architecture and interior design with several internationally known firms. The authors have led their own design practice, Kilmer and Associates.

Preface xviii

Acknowledgments xx

About the Companion Website xxi

Part One: Introduction to the Interior Design Profession and the Historical and Theoretical Basis of Design

Chapter 1 Interior Design: An Introduction 1

Current Issues in Design 1

Historical Overview 5

Interior Design as a Profession 9

Entering The Field of Interior Design 10

Professional Societies 14

Activities 16

Chapter 2 The Origins of Design 17

The Meaning and Essence of Design 18

The Development of Design 22

Design History 24

Non-European Architecture and Interiors 58

Note 66

Activities 66

Chapter 3 The Evolution of Modern Design 67

New Technology and Innovative Design 67

The Twentieth Century 75

Modernism 83

Developments Today and Tomorrow 105

Activities 110

Chapter 4 The Basic Theories of Design Composition 111

Design Approaches 111

The Elements of Design 118

The Principles of Design 139

Activities 148

Chapter 5 Color and Light 149

Light Sources 149

Modifiers of Light 152

Human Vision and Perception 153

Color Theory and Systems 154

Psychology of Color 171

Note 183

Activities 183

Part Two: Planning Residential and Commercial Spaces

Chapter 6 Design as a Process 185

The Design Process: The Sequential Steps 186

Notes 205

Activities 205

Chapter 7 Programming Interior Spaces 207

Values in Programming 209

The Programming Process: The Sequential Steps 210

Notes 225

Activities 225

Chapter 8 Space Planning of Residential Interiors 227

Introduction to Space Planning 227

Planning Residential Spaces 231

Planning Guidelines 232

Space Organization 234

Interior Zoning 237

Special Housing Needs 265

Activities 266

Chapter 9 Space Planning of Commercial Interiors 267

Office Design 267

Financial Institutions 279

Retail Design 282

Hospitality Design 287

Healthcare Design 293

Institutional, Public, Government, and Other Facilities 296

Religious 297

Industrial and Transportation 298

Specialized Interiors 298

Activities 299

Part Three: the Exterior and Interior Environments

Chapter 10 Environmental Concerns, Codes, Regulations, and Sustainability Certifications 301

The Total Environment: Influences on Interiors 301

Sustainability and Green Certification Programs 303

Land Use and Development 305

Form Determinants for Buildings 310

Building Codes 314

Barrier-Free Access 319

Historic Preservation, Restoration, and Adaptive Reuse 322

Activities 325

Chapter 11 Interior Environmental Control and Support Systems 327

Energy Conservation and Climate Control 327

Activities 354

Chapter 12 Lighting for Interiors 355

Natural Light 356

Artificial Light 358

Artificial Light Sources 358

Lighting Needs and Application 368

Lighting Fixtures and Techniques 371

Electrical Controls for Lighting 375

Interior Applications of Lighting 376

Lighting Codes and Regulations 384

Activities 384

Part Four: Interior Materials, Architectural Systems, Finishes, and Components

Chapter 13 Materials—characteristics and Applications 385

Introduction to Selecting Materials 385

Wood 388

Masonry 399

Concrete 407

Ceramics 409

Glass 411

Metals 414

Plastics 417

Textiles 421

Miscellaneous Materials 434

Activities 435

Chapter 14 Architectural Systems and Interior Finishes 437

Sustainable Architecture and Engineering 437

Building Shell and Structural Systems 438

Floor Systems 446

Floor Finishes and Specification Criteria 448

Wall Systems 463

Ceiling Systems 471

Activities 475

Chapter 15 Interior Components 477

Stairs 477

Doors 482

Windows 486

Interior Window Treatments 492

Cabinetry 499

Fireplaces 503

Activities 506

Part Five: Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment

Chapter 16 Furniture 507

Designing with Furniture 508

Selection Criteria for Furniture 511

Furniture Types 514

Furniture Materials and Construction 533

Activities 538

Chapter 17 Furnishings and Equipment 539

Furnishings 539

Equipment 558

Activities 561

Part Six: Aspects of Professional Practice

Chapter 18 Design Communication 563

Drawing as Design Communication 566

Digital Media for Design Communication 587

Models as Design Communication 588

Materials, Techniques, and Reproduction 592

Oral and Written Communication 592

Digital Technology and Building Information Modeling (BIM) 594

Putting the Presentation Together 596

Activities 596

Chapter 19 The Professional Practice of Interior Design—business And Management 597

Interior Design as a Business 597

Types of Services Offered 598

Business Operations 599

Marketing, Public Relations, Ethics 604

Business Consultants 604

Fees and Compensation 605

Contractual Agreements 606

Bookkeeping and Accounting 608

Project Management 610

Design Teams and Staff Organization 610

The Client’s Budget and Costs 611

Project Scheduling 612

Professionalism and Regulation In Interior Design 623

Activities 623

Glossary 625

Index 637