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A
HANDBOOK FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
by Jenny Gibbs.
From meeting a client for the first time, to presenting plans, to
negotiating a price, everything that goes into completing an interior
design project is here, from start to finish. See how to create, present
and interpret floor plans, elevations, and perspective drawings, and
transform blueprints into beautifully redone living spaces. A gallery
of full-color photos and professional drawings showcase imaginative
solutions to common problems in every room of the house.
Paperback.
A
PHILOSOPHY OF INTERIOR DESIGN by Stanley Abercrombie
"To look at the elements of interior
design in a way that might aid interior designers in the formulation of
individual philosophies for their own work." For practicing
designers, students and interested laypersons are the fundamentals of design
explored, explained and interpreted in a knowledgeable and original way. A
Philosophy of Interior Design includes chapters on concepts; the duty of the
interior designers; the role rooms, windows and doors play in determining the
character of interior spaces; changing levels--cellars, attics, stairs, ramps,
balconies and towers; the language of furniture; color and light; sound and
smells; ornament and details and much more. Paperback.
A GUIDE
TO BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR
INTERIOR DESIGNERS by Harry Siegel.
Thoroughly updated: In Part 1 the Siegels discuss how to establish an
interior design practice. In Part 2 they describe how to carry though a job and
charge for it. Included are a new checklist to help the designer handle initial
contacts with the client, new descriptions of the use of combination of fees
and allocation of budget amounts, as well as three completely new chapters,
Analysis of Scope of Services, Approach to the Flat Fee, and Sales Taxes.
Allan M. Siegel, a partner in the law firm of Levy and Sonet, which is legal
counsel
to the American Society of Interior Designers, Inc., has completely revised
the chapter on residential letters of agreement. Hardcover.
A
HANDBOOK FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
by Jenny Gibbs.
From meeting a client for the first time, to presenting plans, to
negotiating a price, everything that goes into completing an interior
design project is here, from start to finish. See how to create, present
and interpret floor plans, elevations, and perspective drawings, and
transform blueprints into beautifully redone living spaces. A gallery
of full-color photos and professional drawings showcase imaginative
solutions to common problems in every room of the house.
Paperback.
A
PHILOSOPHY OF INTERIOR DESIGN by Stanley Abercrombie
"To look at the elements of interior
design in a way that might aid interior designers in the formulation of
individual philosophies for their own work." For practicing
designers, students and interested laypersons are the fundamentals of design
explored, explained and interpreted in a knowledgeable and original way. A
Philosophy of Interior Design includes chapters on concepts; the duty of the
interior designers; the role rooms, windows and doors play in determining the
character of interior spaces; changing levels--cellars, attics, stairs, ramps,
balconies and towers; the language of furniture; color and light; sound and
smells; ornament and details and much more. Paperback.
A ROOM
OF HER OWN: WOMEN'S PERSONAL SPACES
by Chris Casson Madden.
( Chris Madden hosts "Interiors by Design" on HGTV )
Within the seven chapters, Celebrating Color,
Sacred Places, Working Sanctuaries, Natural Retreats, Serene Spaces,
Evoking Memories, and Garden Rooms, innovative and stylish ideas for
creating a room of one's own abound. Hardcover.
Applied Artistry; A Complete Guide to Decorative Finishes for Your Home
by Innes, Jocasta, 0821222422, Published: Oct 1995, Publisher: Bulfinch
Press, Media: Hardcover.
Architect's Room Design Data Handbook
by Sitt, Fred A., 0442007167, Published: Aug 1992, Publisher: Van Nostrand
Reinhold, Media: Hardcover.
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING IN CONTRACT INTERIORS
by Wendy W. Staebler. 123 outstanding details from the work of 56 of
America's
finest architects and designers. Details range from
archways to bars to light fixtures, trading desks, boardroom tables, elevator
cabs, and salad bars. Every detail is shown with its actual working drawings
and is accompanied by information about the design process, the materials,
and how the finishing parts were integrated with the overall design.
Hardcover.
ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHING AND RENDERING: TECHNIQUES
FOR DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS by Stephen Kliment
Whether you are a designer, an architect, an artist or a student
interested in architecture, this volume, filled with a broad range of sketching
and rendering techniques and styles, offers the complete intermediate level of
instruction you need. 325 illustrations, required
reading if you want to learn how to create your own successful drawings.
Paperback.
Architecture 101; A Guide to the Design Studio
by Pressman, Andrew, 0471573183, Published: Mar 1993, Publisher: Wiley,
Media: Paperback.
Architectural Composition
by Krier, Rob, 084780965X, Published: Oct 1988, Publisher: Rizzoli,
Media: Hardcover.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN by Alan Jefferis Long recognized as the
most comprehensive introduction to residential drafting
This vital working reference uses step-by-step
methods for the layout of each type of drawing required for a set of plans.
Based on
the latest UBC, CABO, and SBCCI codes, emphasizes
standardization as an excellent and necessary foundation of drafting training.
A practical approach to architectural drafting as its relates
to common practice. The emphasis on standardization is an excellent and
necessary foundation of drafting training as well as implementing a common
approach to drafting. For professional drafters/architects as a valuable desk
reference. Hardcover.
Art for the Wall, Furniture & Accessories : The Designer's Sourcebook
11 (Guild. Designer's Edition, No 11)
by Sourcebook of Artists, 1880140217, Published: Oct 1996, Media: Hardcover.
THE ART
OF ILLUMINATION: RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING DESIGN
by Glenn M. Johnson
The architect's and interior designer's complete practical guide to The Art of
Illumination is the architect's/interior designer's complete practical guide
to residential lighting design, both new and remodeled. Illuminate and
accentuate architectural and interior features,
rather than detract from or compete with them, and he shows step by step how
to do this for each room in the house and for exterior surrounding areas.
Graphic lighting details
and product specifications are covered in detail. Paperback.
The Art of Decoration
by Campbell, Nina, 0517704668, Published: Oct 1996, Publisher: Clarkson
Potter, Media: Hardcover.
ASIAN
ELEMENTS: NATURAL BALANCE IN EASTERN DESIGN by
Jane Edwards.
This sourcebook of authentic Asian styles
from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bali, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, and
southern India breaks a way from traditional interior design books. It is
divided according to the five elements: AIR examines the use of space, light,
and indoor/ outdoor architecture; EARTH explores Asian gardens, including
Zen gardens, and materials like clay, stone, terra-cotta, and concrete;
WATER looks at bathrooms, waterside homes, and water gardens; FIRE
focuses on kitchens and materials transformed by fire: metal, glass, and
ceramics; WOOD contains furniture, textiles, and wood related materials
from bamboo to rattan. Hardcover.
Asid, Decoration, American Society of Interior Designers Professional Practice
Manual; Decoration, american society of Interior Designers
by Thompson, Jo Ann Asher, 082300371X, Published: Jun 1992, Publisher:
Whitney Library of Design, Media: Hardcover.
AutoCAD for Interior Design and Space Planning; Release 12 Version, 2nd
ed.
by Kirkpatrick, Beverly, 0023644710, Published: Feb 1994, Publisher:
Merrill, Media: Paperback.
by Innes, Pamela, 1854104284, Published: Oct 1996, Publisher: London
Bridge, Media: Paperback.
Bars and Taverns
by Books Nippan, 4785800321, Published: 1995, Media: Hardcover.
The Bath
by Von Furstenberg, Diane, 0679426795, Published: Sep 1993, Publisher:
Random House, Media: Hardcover.
Baths; Inspiring Ideas and Practical Solutions for Creating a Beautiful
Bathroom
by Madden, Chris Casson, 0517599384, Published: Mar 1996, Publisher:
Clarkson Potter, Media: Hardcover.
Bearers of Meaning; The Classical Orders in Antiquity, the Middle Ages,
and the Renaissance
by Onians, John, 0691002193, Published: Feb 1990, Media: Paperback.
Beautiful Barrier-Free; A Visual Guide to Accessibility
by Leibrock, Cynthia A., 0442008821, Published: Dec 1992, Publisher:
Van Nostrand Reinhold, Media: Hardcover.
The Beautiful Necessity; Decorating with Arts and Crafts
by Smith, Bruce, 0879057785, Published: Sep 1996, Publisher: Gibbs
Smith, Media: Hardcover.
Beauty Salon and Fashion Boutiques: Including Shoe Stores & Jewelry
Stores
by Books Nippan, 4785800305, Published: 1995, Media: Hardcover.
Bed Dressing; Bedroom Drama, 25 Instant Effects with Impact (Interior Focus)
by Walton, Stewart, 1859671233, Published: Jun 1996, Publisher: Lorenz
Books, Media: Hardcover.
The Bedroom
by Berger, Diane, 1558597999, Published: Jul 1995, Publisher: Abbeville
Press, Media: Hardcover.
Better Homes and Gardens New Decorating Book, 6th REVS ed.
by Better Homes and Gardens, 0696000938, Published: Aug 1990, Publisher:
Meredith Corp., Media: Hardcover.
Boutiques
by Rotovision S. A., 082306557X, Published: Mar 1997, Media: Paperback.
Brunschwig
and Fils Style, vol. 1 by Murray Douglas
Brimming with color photos and marvelous design ideas, this book showcases
the work of the world's best-known interior designers--and
celebrates 100 years of fabulous fabrics from the world's most renowned
textile house. Over 200 glorious color photographs. Hardcover.
CHRIS
MADDEN'S GUIDE TO PERSONALIZING YOUR HOME:
SIMPLE BEAUTIFUL IDEAS FOR EVERY ROOM
by Chris Casson Madden .
Chris Madden shows you how to get designer touches throughout your
home. Get great ideas for your next design project. In this thoroughly
appealing compilation of decorating tips and techniques, the author of
Kitchens and Bathrooms demonstrates the best, quickest, and easiest
ways to personalize any room. Hardcover.
CLEAR
YOUR CLUTTER WITH FENG SHUI
by Karen Kingston. "I work directly with the energy of each
space. Over a twenty-year period, I have developed the ability to see,
hear, smell, taste, and sense energy in enhanced ways, so to begin a
consultation the first thing I usually do is go around the entire inside
perimeter of the building, taking an energy reading with my hands. The
history of events is recorded in the walls and furniture in the form of
subtle electromagnetic imprints, and through reading and interpreting
these, I can detect pretty much everything of significance that has ever
happened there." Paperback.
THE
CODES GUIDEBOOK FOR INTERIORS
by Sharon Koomen Harmon. Unravel codes and understand the code
information they need to know and
incorporate into their plans. This book interprets the codes themselves and
explains when they apply. Includes numerous sample tables, charts and
illustrations to facilitate understanding. Explains all major codes, standards, and
federal regulations pertaining to construction, alteration, and maintenance of
both commercial and residential interiors. Covers the National, Standard, and
Uniform Building Codes, ADA requirements, the National Electrical Code,
and ANSI and NFPA standards, and presents a step-by-step guide through the
entire code process. Covers occupancy classifications, construction types and
building
sizes, means of egress, historical buildings, fire and smoke protection, and
plumbing and mechanical requirements. Paperback.
COLOR
FOR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE by Mary C. Miller
Avoiding arbitrary rules and rigid formulas, this reference enables
readers to gain a understanding and awareness of color that can
be applied to virtually any design situation. Brings together theory and
practice in an accessible, user-friendly format - providing interior designers,
architects, students with the straightforward help they need to create color
settings that satisfy the eye, the mind, the spirit. Targets key topics for
interior design, includes a 32-page insert, with color palettes, pattern
analyses, and photographs of interiors. Paperback.
Color; Natural Palettes for Painted Rooms
by Kaufman, Donald, 0517576600, Published: Mar 1992, Publisher: Clarkson
Potter, Media: Hardcover.
Color for Interior Architecture
by Miller, Mary C., 0471127361, Published: Mar 1997, Publisher: Wiley,
Media: Paperback.
Color in Interior Design
by Pile, John, 0070501653, Published: May 1997, Publisher: McGraw Hill,
Media: Hardcover.
Color Rendering; A Guide for Interior Designers and Architects
by Dong, Wei, 0070180075, Published: May 1997, Publisher: McGraw Hill,
Media: Hardcover.
Commercial; Interior Design Library
by Aves Alison, 1564962377, Published: Aug 1996, Media: Paperback.
Commercial Lighting; Creating Dynamic Work Spaces
by Whitehead, Randall, 1564961699, Published: Nov 1995, Media: Hardcover.
Commerical Space Bars
by Rotovision S. A., 0823064735, Published: Dec 1995, Media: Paperback.
Commerical Spaces Office Spaces
by Rotovision S. A., 0823064743, Published: Dec 1995, Media: Paperback.
Commercial Spaces: Restaurants
by Rotovision S. A., 0823065561, Published: Mar 1997, Media: Paperback.
Commerical Spaces Shop Windows
by Rotovision S. A., 0823064727, Published: Dec 1995, Media: Paperback.
The Complete Book of Bedroom Elegance; With Over 30 Projects for the Bedroom
of Your Dreams
by Wrey, Caroline, 0879515090, Published: Apr 1994, Publisher: Overlook
Press, Media: Hardcover.
Construction Materials for Interior Design; Principles of Structure and
Properties of Materials
by Rupp, William, 0823009300, Published: May 1989, Publisher: Whitney
Library of Design, Media: Paperback.
Contract Interior Finishes; A Handbook of Materials, Products, and Applications
by Hall, William R., 0823009335, Published: Oct 1993, Publisher: Whitney
Library of Design, Media: Hardcover.
CONTRACT INTERIOR FINISHES: A HANDBOOK OF MATERIALS,
PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS
by William R. Hall
Emphasizing the need for a solid grounding in the fundamentals of finish
specification, interior designer and architect Hall covers the technical aspects of
the major categories of finish materials and products in enough depth to
stimulate designers' thinking as they develop a project's specifications. Also
intended for interior design students. Includes 250 illustrations.
Hardcover.
COLOR
RENDERINGS: A GUIDE FOR INTERIOR
DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS by Wei Dong
Create contract-winning drawings with these precision color
rendering techniques!. Make advanced and precise
color renderings with unsurpassed skill and speed. You'll get
complete, step-by-step guidance in Color Rendering for
Interior/Architectural Design. Select between various textures of paper,
canvas and
other surfaces to enhance your renderings. Dozens of detailed,
full-color illustrations help you see and understand the key
rendering techniques you need to create superior visual design.
Corporate Interior Designs
by Abercrombie, Stanley, 0070182434, Published: Mar 1997, Publisher:
McGraw Hill, Media: Hardcover.
CREATING SACRED SPACE WITH FENG SHUI: LEARN THE ART
OF SPACE CLEARING AND BRING NEW ENERGY INTO YOUR LIFE by Karen
Kingston.
Karen Kingston has pioneered the study of a
specialized branch of Feng Shui called Space Clearing. In this fascinating and
easy-to-follow guide she shows how you can use Feng Shui to enhance the
flow of energy in your home or
workplace; and so creating happiness and abundance in every area of your life.
You will learn how to clear stuck energy and create sacred space. Consecrate
your home. Create a clutter-free environment and simplify your life.
Safeguard yourself against electromagnetic and geopathic stress. Place
furniture, mirrors, wind chimes, & other feng shui enhancements to create
balance and harmony. Paperback.
Creating a Room; A Guide to Decorating Your Home in Stages
by Moss, Charlotte, 0670847992, Published: Mar 1995, Publisher: Viking
Studio Books, Media: Hardcover.
Creating Workplaces Where People Can Think (The Jossey-Bass Management
Series)
by Smith, Phyl, 1555426174, Published: Mar 1994, Publisher: Jossey-Bass,
Media: Paperback.
Creative Finishing Touches with Fabric (Creating Your Home)
by Eaglemoss, 1558704515, Published: Mar 1997, Publisher: Betterway
Books, Media: Paperback.
Creative Interiors; A Complete Practical Course in Interior Design
by Loasby, Wren, 0715399357, Published: Sep 1992, Publisher: David
& Charles, Media: Hardcover.
Creative Lighting; Decorative and Illuminating Interiors
by Jankowski, Wanda, 0866363432, Published: Dec 1996, Publisher: PBC
International, Media: Hardcover.
CURTAINS: A DESIGN SOURCE BOOK
by Caroline Clifton-Mogg.
Extensive, large, and exquisitely photographed, this handsome volume
takes into account all sorts
of window styles and room types. Design journalist Clifton-Mogg explores
many approaches to window treatments; as well as related applications,
such as room dividers, wall hangings, and bed draperies, explaining how
to choose curtains, shades, blinds, shutters, and valances to complement
almost any type of decor. Before you hire a professional to dress
your windows, or even if you have the skills to execute the construction
yourself, find your visual inspiration here first. Hardcover.
DECORATIVE STYLE: THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE
SOURCEBOOK OF STYLES, TREATMENTS, TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS by
Kevin McCloud. The most practical, innovative, original and comprehensive resource of
decorating styles, techniques, tools and materials. There are forty different
decorating styles in all. Each designed and created by the author and
stunningly photographed with literally hundreds of options and color variations
to choose from. Each style represented by a room slice ...a unique device that
allows you to see the total impact of a scheme while easily visualizing its
possibilities for your room. The decorative effects and other components of
each are cross- referenced to all the techniques, tools, and materials needed to
create each unique effect. Hardcover.
DESIGN
SENSE: A GUIDE TO GETTING THE MOST
FROM YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN INVESTMENT by Linda Blair.
Award-winning design firm and columnist on design issues for
The New York Post, Linda Blair shares her secrets for creating attractive,
comfortable rooms that will fit every budget. Generously illustrated and
written in a friendly, straightforward style, this total design guide is for
anybody who is looking for good value from their home decorating
investments. 100 stunning photographs, Hardcover.
DESIGNING WITH LIGHT: THE CREATIVE TOUCH
by Carol Soucek King. Designing with Light: shows how designers and
architects
use light to vitalize objects, surfaces, and environments. As architect Ricardo
Legorreta states, "Light and architecture go together,"
and the author brilliantly reveals the importance of lighting design as an
essential and often unifying element. In these pages we see how natural and
artificial light, in the past used to perform a sole function, now has a
multitude of new roles. Hardcover.
DESIGNING COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
by Christine M. Piotrowski
An invaluable overview of the major types of commercial design.
Provides insight into planning the form and
function of offices, restaurants, and retail establishments. The authors cover
the changing office environment, codes and regulations, building systems,
concepts in creating healthy environments, and project management. The first
and only
book of its kind, providing students/professional designers with expert guidance
on the full range of practical, aesthetic, and psychosocial issues involved in
designing for nonresidential interiors. Hardcover.
Detailing
Light; Integrated Lighting Solutions for Residential and Contract
Design by Jean Gorman
Authored by the executive editor of Interiors magazine,
Detailing Light is an authoritative source of reference and inspiration for
architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and students. Hardcover.
THE
DOMAIN BOOK OF INTUITIVE HOME DESIGN: HOW TO
DECORATE USING YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE
by Judy George.
Four basic personality
types--the Visionary, the Artisan, the Idealist, and the Adventurer--that
correspond to four very different decorating styles. The book begins with a
20-question Intuitive Personality Quiz to help readers classify themselves
using the four broadly drawn archetypes. 200 color photos. Hardcover.
THE
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASSOCIATIONS & INFORMATION
SOURCES FOR ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS, AND ENGINEERS by David K. Ballast
A.I.A.Book and CD set.
For architects, designers, engineers, librarians, and others seeking access to
information related to construction and design. This reference lists a
variety of information source, providing contact data and thorough
descriptions. Arrangement is by category: journals, newsletters, online
databases, CD-ROMs, research organizations and testing laboratories,
directories, indexes to periodicals, federal government information sources,
and World Wide Web sites. Hardcover.
ENTOURAGE: A TRACING FILE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR
DESIGN DRAWING by Ernest E. Burden
Book and CD set! 1,005 architectural graphics on CD-ROM! Now you can create
stunning,
persuasive architectural presentations that bring your designs to life-faster
and easier than ever before: A Clip Art Resource For Architects/Designers... trees,
plants and environmental elements... and all kinds of
vehicles to infuse a sense of life, movement, depth and distance into all your
renderings. Urban or rural, interior or exterior, commercial or residential-this sure-fire
design tool
enables you to add more power and impact to your presentations. Present your
ideas with lifelike realism. Find the right size, scale, posture, dress and style at once.
Paperback.
THE
ESSENCE OF FENG SHUI: BALANCING YOUR BODY, HOME AND
LIFE WITH FRAGRANCE by Jami Lin
Fragrance can be a purposeful tool for
personal expansion, as it is tied to the interpretation to the cosmos that were
presented to us by ancient earth peoples. In this fascinating book, Ms. Lyn
brings us their most sacred universal teachings, which include the integration
of ceremonial fragrance to maximize spiritual growth and individual
potential. You'll learn how essential oils
energize your body and home for greater health, wealth, and happiness.
Paperback.
Facilities Planning and Relocation: A Complete Management System:
Including Comprehensive Text, Sample Specifications, over 50 Forms...Reproducible
by Owen, David D., 0876292813, Published: Apr 1993, Publisher: R.S. Means
Company, Media: Paperback.
FENG
SHUI FOR BEGINNERS: SUCCESSFUL LIVING BY DESIGN
by Richard Webster
For thousands of years the art of feng shui has helped people harness
universal forces and lead lives rich in good health, wealth and happiness. The
basic techniques in this book are very simple and you can put them into
place immediately at home and work. Includes photos and diagrams.
Paperback.
FENG
SHUI: ARRANGING YOUR HOME TO CHANGE
YOUR LIFE by Kirsten M. Lagatree.
Feng shui is a Chinese belief system dedicated to
finding harmonious siting plans for buildings by taking into account the
metaphysics of energy flow, geography, and a complex calculation of time
cycles and the influence of the five elements of the cosmos. Architectural
historian Lip has written an information-packed introduction to classical
Chinese architecture replete with diagrams, photographs, and her own
beautiful brush paintings. Short text blocks are interspersed with vivid
watercolor examples of siting and energy flow, with tips for improving the
harmony of many common living situations. Paperback.
FENG
SHUI AT WORK: ARRANGING YOUR WORK SPACE TO
ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE AND MAXIMUM PROFIT by
Kirsten M. Lagatree.
For centuries, people have relied on the power of feng shui, the ancient
Chinese art of placement, to bring good luck and prosperity. With this
step-by-step guide, you can improve your chances for promotion, your
financial success, and your relationships with
colleagues and clients - just by rearranging your office furniture! Adapting
the ancient rules of feng shui to the modern office with easy-to-follow tips for
any workplace. Creative ideas for enhancing feng shui in a
conservative corporate environment, ways to counteract problems resulting
from too much electronic equipment, and tips for the home office. In clear
language, she explains how to arrange every kind of work space - to put feng
shui to work for you. Paperback.
FENG
SHUI MADE EASY: DESIGNING YOUR LIFE WITH
THE ANCIENT ART OF PLACEMENT by William Spear
Add a Bit of Magic to Your Life Through the Ancient Art of Placement.
Chinese philosophers have understood geomancy (the
art of placement) for more than two thousand years. Integrating interior
design with the I Ching, feng shui harmonizes our external and interior
environments by creating balanced, peaceful dwellings in which we can
develop health and happiness. Its powerful secrets have been closely guarded
for centuries--and what has been written tends to by mystifying and
impractical. With specific case studies, as well as fifty drawings that
clearly demonstrate the subtle energy flow principles of the art of placement,
he shows you how to easily apply the wisdom of geomancy to everyday life.
living.you more than just Paperback.
FENG
SHUI: HARMONY BY DESIGN by Nancy SantoPietro Once a theme,
trend, or idea has appeared in the national media, chances
Feng shui, or the 4,000-year-old Eastern art of
creating harmony in interior and exterior design. Where
former psychotherapist SantoPietro adds to the literature is in her practical
applications of feng shui. There's a complete chapter on
low-cost-high-gain design, with such tips as avoiding blank walls and
removing sharp edges. Five client stories, including before and after floor
plans, are presented in detailed narratives.
Paperback.
Feng Shui Kit; The Chinese Way to Health Wealth and Happiness at Home and
Work
by Kwok, Man Ho, 0804830479, Published: Oct 1995, Publisher: Journey
Editions, Media: Paperback.
FENG SHUI DESIGN: FROM HISTORY AND LANDSCAPE TO
MODERN
GARDENS AND INTERIORS by Sarah Rossbach.
This informed and informative book offers a clear understanding of the historical roots
of
feng shui, its fundamental principles, and shows how they can be used
practically today. With photographs of both classic and modern examples of
feng shui in practice, offering inspiration and down-to-earth ideas for anyone
to follow in considering home, garden, or office designs. Lavishly illustrated
with color photographs, drawings, charts, plans, and original calligraphy by
Master Lin Yun. Required reading for designers, architects, and anyone
wanting to explore this ancient art. Hardcover.
THE
FENG SHUI HOUSE BOOK: CHANGE YOUR HOME, TRANSFORM
YOUR LIFE by Gina Lazenby. Combining aesthetics, philosophy and practicality,
feng shui seeks to help us
order our homes. These principles hold that the organization of our
everyday environment has a powerful effect on our physical and emotional
well-being, and that by changing our homes we can transform our lives.
Rearranging helps to focus the chi (movement of
energy) to overcome the negative forces at work in certain spaces. Various
colors, shapes, sounds, and the use of water and plants are also important
considerations. Paperback.
THE
FENG SHUI ANTHOLOGY: CONTEMPORARY EARTH
DESIGN: by Jami Lin ...A collection of universal feng shui ideas from today's best
practitioners. Through their individual consultation and design experience,
these feng shui experts from around the world give you their very best ideas
and philosophies so that you can move forward on your spiritual journey with
greater peace and harmony. It is with great pleasure that I again share
practical feng shui that you can apply to your home, office and life.
Paperback.
Graphic Guide to Interior Details; For Builders and Designers
by Thallon, Rob, 1561581437, Published: Apr 1996, Publisher: Taunton
Press, Media: Hardcover.
HISTORY
OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND FURNITURE: FROM
ANCIENT EGYPT TO NINETEENTH-CENTURY EUROPE
by Robbie Blakemore
Five millennia of interior space.
This book presents a comprehensive survey of the major historical periods of
architectural and decorative styles and offers the reader a unique approach to
the history of interior space, architectural details, and furniture.
Hardcover.
The Home Office Book
by Paul, Donna, 1885183305, Published: Oct 1996, Publisher: Artisan,
Media: Hardcover.
HOME
DESIGN FROM THE INSIDE OUT: FENG SHUI,
COLOR THERAPY & SELF AWARENESS by Robin Lennon
Starting from the premise that certain limiting
beliefs - such as the supposed lack of time or money - are really only a
reflection of psychological barriers that keep you from having the home you
dream of, helping you to overcome these limitations, taking you step-by-step
through the process of transforming your home into a graceful, nurturing
reflection of your inner self. Paperback.
Hospitable Design for Healthcare and Senior Communities (Interior Design)
by Bush-Brown, Albert, 0442239599, Published: Oct 1992, Publisher:
Van Nostrand Reinhold, Media: Hardcover.
Hotels Bars and Lobbies
by Berens, Carol, 0070058288, Published: Oct 1996, Publisher: McGraw
Hill, Media: Hardcover.
Housing Interiors for the Disabled and Elderly
by Raschko, Bettyann B., 0442009836, Published: Aug 1991, Media: Paperback.
How to
Prosper as an Interior Designer; A Business and Legal Guide by Robert L. Alderman A.I.A.
Providing detailed guidance for all designers seeking to succeed in today's
competitive environment. It will help educate newcomers, reassure seasoned
professionals, and equip a tough new breed of designer-entrepreneurs to thrive
under any market conditions. Drawing upon his legal and financial experience
as an attorney and financial adviser in the interior design field, Robert
Alderman offers advice on many crucial legal and business issues to those who
operate commercial or residential practices. Mr. Alderman uses real-life case
studies to show
designers how to cope with their daily problems of cost overruns, contract
disputes, fraudulent contractors, and difficult clients. Paperback.
How to Open and Operate a Home-Based Interior Design Business
by DeWalt, Suzanne, 1564408604, Published: Jan 1997, Publisher: Globe
Pequot Press, Media: Paperback.
Human Dimension and Interior Space; A Source Book of Design Reference Standards
by Panero, Julius, 0823072711, Published: 1989, Publisher: Whitney
Library of Design, Media: Hardcover.
In the Oriental Style; A Sourcebook of Decoration
by Evans, Sian, 0821223674, Published: May 1997, Publisher: Bulfinch
Press, Media: Paperback.
Interior Decorating (Ortho Library)
by Ortho Media: Paperback Published: Sep 1992 Publisher: Ortho Books
ISBN: 0897212452
Interior
Design and Beyond; Art, Science, Industry
by Knackstedt, Mary V., 0471118346, Published: Mar 1995, Publisher:
Wiley, Media: Hardcover
Interior Design for Idiots; A Self Help Guide to Interior Design
by McCauley, Mark Media: Paperback Published: Mar 1995 ISBN: 1562451863
Interior Design
Fundamentals
by Jensen, Cecil Howard, 007028296X, Published: Jan 1983, Publisher:
Gregg Division McGraw-Hill, Media: Hardcover.
Interior Design Illustrated
by Ching, Francis D.K., 0442215371, Published: Aug 1987, Publisher:
International Thomson, Media: Paperback.
INTERIOR
LIGHTING FOR DESIGNERS by Gary Gordon
Third Edition of the book that introduced two generations of architects and
designers to the principles and practice of interior
lighting design. Provides readers with a solid conceptual foundation upon
which to build and refine their
lighting design skills. A rational approach to the design process as a whole - an
approach that has been
proven to work for the lighting of any space, whether it be a gallery, office
building, restaurant, or school. While the emphasis is on universal principles,
the author also focuses on essential nuts-and-bolts details. Veteran lighting
designer Gary Gordon defines
relevant lighting terms; describes lamps, lighting systems, and techniques;
delineates key technical aspects of control and integration and the strategic use
of daylight; and explores the complex principles of light perception, brightness,
contrast, and color. Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN LAW AND BUSINESS PRACTICES
by C. Jaye Berger. Design firms have proliferated, and interior
design is taught on campuses around the country. Yet very little has been
written about the unique business and legal issues involved in running a design
firm. Consequently most interior designers continue to learn their lessons the
way they always have - the hard way. Until now, that is. Authored and edited
by C. Jaye Berger, a New York attorney specializing in representing interior
designers and architects, this book is a comprehensive course covering all
crucial business and legal aspects of starting and running an interior design
practice. Paperback.
Interior Design of the 20th Century (World of Art)
by Massey, Anne Media: Paperback Published: Oct 1990 Publisher: Thames
and Hudson ISBN: 0500202478
Interior
Design in Cafes and Restaurants
by Saitoh, Hideo, 4568501520, Published: 1992,
Publisher: Bijutsu Shuppansha,
Media: Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN ILLUSTRATED
by Francis D.K. Ching
A comprehensive introduction to interior design, this
volume is unique in addressing the architectural context and
functional requirements of interior spaces, as well as the details of
furnishing and decoration.
Chapters include: Interior Space, Interior Design, A Design
Vocabulary, Interior Design Elements, Interior Environmental
Systems. Paperback.
Design Protection : A Practical Guide to the Law on Plagiarism for Manufacturers and
Designers
by Dan Johnston
Hardcover 4th edition (July 1995)
Ashgate Publishing Company; ISBN: 0566075539
FREEHAND DRAWING FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS:
WATERCOLOR, COLOR PENCIL, BLACK & WHITE
TECHNIQUES by
Erwin Herzberger. A unique book
for architects and designers at either the student or professional level. Using
many familiar architectural monuments from around the world in examples.
His aim is to develop the ability to capture an idea in the rough. This is a
serious study of the techniques and logic of this specialized art, written in an
uncompromising style. Paperback.
HOW TO
START A HOME-BASED INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS
by Suzanne Dewalt. Have you ever dreamed of starting your own home-based interior design
business? This comprehensive book contains all the necessary tools and
success strategies
you will need to launch and grow your business. Author Suzanne DeWalt, a
successful home-based interior designer, shares her experience and
down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving
home-based business. She will show you how to develop a business plan,
estimate your start-up costs, price your services, and stay profitable once
you're in business. From painless record keeping to savvy marketing
techniques, her step-by-step methods are realistic, innovative, and easy to
understand. Whether you want to earn your living specializing in window
treatments or creating beautiful flooring and wallpaper designs, with this
guide at your side you may soon experience the satisfaction of building your
own home-based business. Paperback.
Interior Design Kitchens
by Rotovision, S. A., 0823025004, Published: Jun 1997, Media: Paperback.
Interior Design Management: A Handbook for Owners and Managers
by Piotrowski, Christine M., 0442007604, Published: Sep 1992, Publisher:
Van Nostrand Reinhold, Media: Hardcover. (10% off!)
Interior Design On Your Own; The Complete Guide To Home Decorating
by Blake, Jill, 089043638X, Published: Nov 1993, Media: Hardcover.
Interior Design Practicum Exam Workbook by Henley, Pamela B., 0912045701,
Published: Feb 1995, Publisher: Professional Publications, Media: Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN REFERENCE MANUAL: A GUIDE TO THE
NCIDQ EXAM by David K. Ballast A.I.A.
Passing the exam given by the National Council for Interior Design
Qualification (NCIDQ) is one of the most effective steps you can take to
advance your design career. It is a prerequisite for membership in the
key design and architecture trade associations - such as the ASID, IIDA,
IDEC, and IDC - and for CKD/CBD certification by the National Kitchen
and Bath Association. Offering the most complete preparation available
for this rigorous test. This manual provides: Intensive review of the
subjects you'll find on all the exam sections - from Identification and
Application, to Practicum's, to Codes. Practice problems covering all
subjects, with the correct answers fully explained. Paperback.
Interior
Design Reference Manual; A Guide to the Ncidq Exam
by Ballast, David Kent, 0912045418, Published: 1992, Publisher: Professional
Publications, Media: Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN MANAGEMENT: A HANDBOOK FOR
OWNERS AND MANAGERS by Christine M. Piotrowski. Picking up where
her previous work, Interior Design Management left off, she
offers advice on managing and organizing the office--dealing with legal,
financial, zoning, insurance, and tax matters; finances--basic accounting,
statements, monitoring and reporting performance, and setting fees;
operations; and marketing. Includes discussion of the Uniform Commercial
Code and comes with 71 forms for use in firms of any size. Hardcover.
Interior Design; Stories
by Graham, Philip, 0684803720, Published: Dec 1996, Publisher: Scribner,
Media: Hardcover.
Interior Design with Feng Shui; The Chinese Art of Placement
by Rossbach, Sarah, 0140193529, Published: Oct 1991, Media: Paperback.
INTERIOR DESIGN by John F. Pile.
What does it take to start up a career as a professional interior designer?
Presenting a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating field of interior
design, both residential and contract. Design basics, such as planning,
building materials, color, lighting, and ergonomics; design history from the
ancient world to deconstructivism; and design as a profession, including
discussions of legal requirements, computerization, and social responsibility.
700 photographs, charts, plans. Written for beginning professionals as well as
people who
are interested in learning the basics of interior design, on their own
or as students. Hardcover.
INTERIOR DESIGN VISUAL PRESENTATION: A GUIDE TO
GRAPHICS, MODELS AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES by Maureen Mitton. How
to make interior designs look their best--a much-needed guide to
presentation materials and techniques this is the first book to address the
visual design and presentation needs of the interior designer. Combining
design graphics, models, and presentation techniques, it explains the visual
materials and methods available for every
stage of the design process. Step-by-step instructions, how to put the
techniques to work on actual projects. Includes important tips on portfolio creation and resume
preparation. Useful for many different types of interior design work.
Paperback.
Interior
Design: Uchida, Mitsuhashi, Nishioka and Studio 80, vol. 2
by Uchida, Shigeru, 3822885975, Published: Apr 1996, Publisher: Taschen,
Media: Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN WORKBOOK: PROBLEMS AND PROJECTS FOR
1ST AND 2ND YEAR STUDENTS by Nancy Temple
Chapters include: First Exercises in Basic Principles of Design, Manipulating
Space,
Programming, Space Planning, Selection of Furniture and Finish Materials, Human
Factors.
Paperback.
THE
INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS HANDBOOK: A COMPLETE
GUIDE TO PROFITABILITY by Mary V. Knackstedt For many designers, business
practices are rarely explained in language that has meaning to designers. Mary
Knackstedt's 30 years of interior design practice helped her
streamline business practices to the needs of the interior design industry.
Covers the broad range of a designer's business world, from the potential
clients and sources to attorneys, insurance agents and more. There are sample
forms and contracts, clear insturctions for a variety of ways to price design
jobs, and a guide to how to set up a design office. The strategies in this book can
enable a designer to pinpoint the areas of her or his business that need
attention. This is a refernce you'll want to keep on your desk. Paperback.
Interior Designers Showcase of Color
by Aia Press, 1564960560, Published: May 1994, Media: Paperback.
Interior Designers' Showcase of Color
by Aves, Melaine, 1558351124, Published: Dec 1993, Publisher: American
Institute of Architects Press, Media: Paperback
Interior Designers Showcase of Color
by Aia Press Media: Paperback Published: May 1994 ISBN: 1564960560
Interior Designs
by Jaffe, Sherril Media: Paperback Published: Sep 1996 Publisher: Black
Sparrow Press ISBN: 1574230190
Interior Designs
by Burman, Margaret Media: Mass Market Paperback Published: Nov 1993
ISBN: 0451178068
Interior
Designers Of The World
by BOOKS NIPPAN, 4897372283, Published: Jan 1996, Media: Paperback.
Interior Home Improvement Costs; The Practical Pricing Guide for Homeowners
and Contractors, 2nd ed.
by R. S. Means Company, 0876294204, Published: May 1996, Publisher:
R.S. Means Co., Media: Paperback .
Interior Lighting for Designers, 3rd ed.
by Nuckolls, James L., 0471509701, Published: Dec 1994, Publisher:
J. Wiley, Media: Hardcover.
INTERIOR
SPACE: DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR PERSONAL NEEDS by
Stuart Miller
A reference book for designers, students and environmental psychologists that
presents a new and valuable technique for assessing clients needs, preferences,
and feelings. Uses environmental
psychology as part of the designing process. The authors have identified 10
psychological needs having to do with people's behavior in,
and feelings about their home/work environments. They have found that
individuals differ in how strongly they feel about these needs. Using this need
satisfying approach provides a
meaningful way for clients to participate in the design process with results in
unique and highly creative design concepts which mesh with clients
wishes.
Paperback.
KEVIN
MC CLOUD'S COMPLETE BOOK OF PAINT AND
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES by Kevin McCloud
A former designer for theater productions brings his knowledge to home
design, producing a book for the homeowner without a lot of money to spend
on decorating that explains how to use colors, textures, paints, and surface
finishes to create dramatic design effects. Through the use of more than 400
instructional and inspirational color photos and a unique 16-page color selector
on graduated pages, he demystifies the art of using colors, textures, paints,
and surface finishes to create dramatic and distinctive effects in any home.
Hardcover.
LIGHTING STYLE: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO LIGHTING EVERY
ROOM IN YOUR HOME by Kevin McCloud.
With more than 275 full-color photographs and 20 full-color and
black-and-white illustrations --
shows readers how to use lighting to maximum effect in every part of the
house. Kevin McCloud, a shining new talent in interior design, draws upon his
extensive
theatrical background as he explains the emotional response you can elicit
through different lighting schemes as well as offering practical solutions to
problems of task lighting. Hardcover.
Managing AutoCAD in the Design Firm; A Manual for Architects and Interior
Designers
by Vagts, Karen A., 0201489600, Published: Feb 1996, Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Pub. Co., Media: Paperback.
Marker Magic; The Rendering Problem Solver for Beginners
by McGarry, Richard, 0442007698, Published: Dec 1992, Publisher: Van
Nostrand Reinhold, Media: Hardcover.
MARKETING BASICS FOR DESIGNERS: A SOURCEBOOK OF
STRATEGIES & IDEAS by Jane D. Martin
Focusing on the needs of small interior design firms, this superb resource
offers valuable insights and practical advice from well-known designers and
leaders in the industry. Find new clients, market design services and offers
suggestions and guidance for marketing with limited funds, few resources and
little time. Features a list of 40 basic marketing ideas for building a successful
marketing practice. Provides practical guidance for the smaller design firm on
matters such as marketing services, building a client base, and keeping
customers happy. Includes numerous sample documents. Paperback.
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE: RELAXED LIVING INSPIRED BY
STRONG COLORS AND NATURAL MATERIALS
by Catherine Haig.
Vivid colors, bold simplicity, textural contrasts, stone, tile, and stucco-- these
are the hallmarks of this refreshingly unpretentious style, which is easy to
live with and surprisingly simple to evoke at home. The 12 step-by-step
projects (including sand-textured or distempered walls, a pebbled floor, a
fretwork window screen, studded doors, and a mosaic tabletop) prove that it
doesn't take a huge effort or a huge budget to achieve the relaxed grace of
this popular decor. The sun-drenched rooms filled with natural materials and
accented with the occasional exotic touch: a filigreed lantern, Moroccan
dishware, a Kilim rug, Moorish arches, Spanish-style wrought ironwork, are
extremely inviting. Hardcover.
METROPOLITAN HOME AMERICAN STYLE by Dylan Landis
For well over twenty-five years, Metropolitan Home magazine has
celebrated--and reported on its pages--creative homeowners, artists,
decorators, architects, knowing that sensitive home design takes more
than just a good eye. It also requires a good inner ear, tuned to the
landscape and to the true voice of the house. 500 color photos. Hardcover.
My 100 Secrets of Interior Design
by Lewis, Arthur L., 0965336808, Published: Nov 1996, Publisher: RD
Group, Media: Paperback.
THE
OFFICE INTERIOR DESIGN GUIDE: AN INTRODUCTION FOR
FACILITY AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
by Julie K. Rayfield.
Enables facilities professionals with little or
no design experience to become knowledgeable, active partners with
consultants and designers in developing efficient, flexible office spaces that work. A
one-stop guide to the process of developing and
executing a space plan whether it is a relocation, renovation or new
construction. Offers excellent information on designing a strategic facility plan,
preparation, organizing and implementing a project. Provides insight into
planning different components of office space including design elements and
support systems. Specific coverage is given on working with design
professionals. Illustrated with numerous charts and graphs, it includes
checklists and a list of resources. Paperback.
Opportunities in Interior Design and Decorating Careers (Vgm Opportunities)
by Victoria Kloss Ball, 0844244406, 144 pages (April 1995)
Planning and Designing the Office Environment, 2nd ed.
by Harris, David A., 0442319312, Published: Oct 1990, Publisher: Van
Nostrand Reinhold, Media: Hardcover.
PRACTICAL FENG SHUI FOR BUSINESS by Simon Brown
Apply the art of feng shui in your business. Increase worker productivity and
make patients, clients,
customers, and potential partners feel more comfortable in your space. Full
color. Paperback.
PRACTICAL FENG SHUI by Simon Brown
Filled with charts to guide you to changing the
things wrong with your home or office inside and out and enhancing the good
chi everywhere. Arrange decorate and accessorize your home to promote
health
wealth and happiness. Outlining yin and yang, chakra, and
other basics, then discussing a home's structure, shape, and materials. Plus,
he identifies problems, including clutter, which slows chi (energy); lack of
natural light (one should add daylight bulbs and ivy plants); and L-shaped
rooms which cut chi. Paperback.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
by Christine M. Piotrowski
To succeed in professional practice, interior designers need more than good
design skills. Without a complete working knowledge of effective business
practice, there's little chance for survival in today's fiercely competitive
marketplace. Turn to this essential sourcebook for all
the information and expert guidance needed to establish and manage a
productive/profitable interior design firm. Packed with savvy business
and career advice, this new edition offers updated and expanded coverage of
the full range of legal, financial, management, marketing, and administrative
issues facing interior designers, firm principals, and managers. Hardcover.
RACHEL
ASHWELL'S SHABBY CHIC: TREASURE
HUNTING & DECORATING GUIDE by Rachel Ashwell
Ms. Ashwell takes you on a tour of flea markets, antique malls, and a variety
of
secondhand sales--estate, tag, yard, church, garage--to demonstrate how,
with a little taste, imagination, work, and ingenuity, you can turn trinkets
from the past into treasures for today. Worn damask, relaxed velvets,
tea-stained florals, washed-out cotton prints, tattered lace, monogrammed
linen... Comforting colors: celadon, mint, and seafoam greens; dusty rose;
ivories, creams, and faded grays; a touch of pale sky blue; crisp, clean
white... Faded grandeur: the incomplete, the neglected, the crumbling, the
cracked, the mismatched, the wrinkled... Ruffles, gathers, tucks; scuffs,
chips, imperfections... Hardcover.
RECIPES
FOR SURFACES, VOL. II: NEW AND EXCITING IDEAS
FOR DECORATIVE PAINT FINISHES by Mindy Drucker
This guide picks up where its predecessor, Recipes for Surfaces, leaves off.
Illustrated with full-color photographs and featuring more than thirty clear,
concise recipes for
everything from marble and metallic finishes to specialty finishes such as
ragging, stenciling, and decoupage, Recipes for Surfaces Volume II helps you
transform walls, doors, floors, and furniture into a visual feast. Chapters
include: Leopard Skin Stenciling, Brick Finish, Moire, Copper Verdigris,
Bronze Verdigris and Red Marble. Using the clear, step-by-step
format that made Recipes for Surfaces a favorite, the
authors provide hundreds of ways to decorate floors, walls, ceilings, doors,
and all kinds of furniture. Paperback.
RECIPES
FOR SURFACES: DECORATIVE PAINT FINISHES MADE
SIMPLE by Mindy Drucker
Now mastering decorative painting tecnhiques for walls, floors, ceilings, and
furniture can be as easy as using a cookbook. This unique guide demonstrates
how to create a variety of exciting surface effects using simple, basic painting
methods, including color washing, stenciling, wood graining, sponging, and
others. Full-color illustrations.
Paperback.
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE: DESIGN & DRAFTING
by Ernest R. Weidhaas. With the latest information on many of today's hot
issues, valuable to entry-level professionals in drafting and design. While
providing excellent background on all basic concepts--from metric
dimensioning to structural calculations--the book delves into such
contemporary concerns as radon control, alternate heating/cooling methods,
energy conservation, fire prevention, and accessibility for the physically
challenged. 1,000 illustrations. Paperback.
ROOMS
WITH A VIEW by Chris Casson Madden
An inspirational collection that provides hundreds of designs that will awe, inspire and
captivate you. Containing more than 275 large lavish color photographs taken from past "Kips
Bay Decorator Show Houses", benefiting the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. Offering a
panorama of many of the one-of-a-kind interior designs being created today. Hardcover.
SACRED
SPACE by Denise Linn
Everything in the universe is composed of constantly changing energy. This
energy can profoundly influence
your ability to be healthy, loving, creative and abundant. By
enhancing this energy you can transform your home into a sanctuary that
radiates positive energy in ever-expanding circles. Change
change your life by changing the environment. Balance the physical, emotional,
and spiritual energies in your home,
including how to diagnose and solve problems with stagnant home energies;
use sacred sound, spirit smoke, mystic symbols, and purifying fire for clearing
home energy; discover the personal numerology of your home; use the ancient
art of Feng Shui for the placement of objects in your home; call house angels
and totems as home protectors; use rituals to rid your home of unwanted
spirits; and instantly uplift the energy in your home. Paperback.
SHABBY
CHIC by Rachel Ashwell.
Ashwell, founder and owner of Shabby Chic, a home furnishings
chain, shares her secrets on how to obtain the decorating look
that suggests "the aura of old money, cushy comfort, and
crafted indifference." She covers such topics as how to
negotiate a flea market and incorporate the purchases for the
home, the types of fabric best suited for this look, and how to
use flowers to accessorize a room. Lots of color photographs
depict the "shabby chic" look in casual, formal, and
contemporary settings. 150 color photos. Hardcover.
SKETCHING AND RENDERING INTERIOR SPACES: PRACTICAL
TECHNIQUES FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS
by Ivo D. Drpic
A complete illustrated course in sketching interior space by the Bolivian
architect demonstrating how using simple equipment and easy-to-master
techniques, anyone can progress from free-flowing doodles to completely
professional presentation quality renderings of interior spaces.
Paperback.
SPACE
PLANNING BASICS by Mark Karlen
Teachers and professionals will welcome this first instructional text to appear
on the subject: a book to help students learn how to manipulate space, using
walls, partitions, ceilings, and furniture systems. By following the step-by-step
approach outlined, readers will develop a clearer understanding of the interior
design problem-solving process. Paperback.
Shops and Boutiques, vol. 1
by Kirkpatrick, Grant, 0866363815, Published: Sep 1996, Media: Paperback.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
by S.C. Renzikoff. This book has been the definitive guide to required
information on regulations
and liabilities, materials performance criteria, and specification writing for
interior sy