Interior Design is Not Decoration And Other Ideas
Explore the world of interior design all around you in 100 illustrated entries
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
An inspiring book exploring all aspects of interior design in 100 engaging and beautifully illustrated entries.
Interior design is not about paint colors and accent cushions. It is an important practice that affects all our lives. This entertaining book explores the world of interior design with a snappy set of 100 entries, all explaining what interior design is in an attractive format. The wide range of topics covered just proves that interiors are an integral part of our lived experience. The book will appeal to students, professionals, and anyone interested in the fascinating subject of what surrounds us.
Contents:
media and culture
psychology
concepts
space
project types
materials
environment and wellbeing
technical issues
the profession
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
George Washington University architecture professors Travis and Anderson (25 Concepts in Modern Architecture) deliver an occasionally illuminating examination of the many factors architects and interior designers consider when creating or styling a room. Presented as a glossary of sorts, the account defines and briefly explores the role that contrast, lighting, patterns, sensory balance, and other factors play in the design process. Emphasizing the technical aspects of the discipline, Travis and Anderson expound on how anthropometrics (the measurement of human physical dimensions in relation to a space), ergonomics (using anthropometric data to facilitate productivity in a workplace), and proxemics ("the amount of space deemed comfortable between a person and others") inform designers' work. Entries covering how architects generate ideas explain that many start by researching the history of the location and then play around with possible designs by sketching, writing, or making 3D models. There's some informative background on the nuts and bolts of architectural design, as when the authors discuss how designers work with plumbing engineers to ensure that pipes have the proper slope to convey waste to sewer systems. Unfortunately, many of the brief entries are superficial (the main takeaway of the entry on wood is that the material "has a natural warmth"). It's a mixed bag.
