Designing Interiors
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (908 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118024648 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 656 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Design professors Rosemary and Otie Kilmer provide a fuller design history that incorporates non-Western design and dynamic color illustrations that flesh out technical concepts.. After its publication in 1992, Designing Interiors became a hugely successful reference tool and designing textbook. In Designing Interiors, Second Edition, updates on trends in sustainability and green design, building codes, universal design, and building information models amplify the already invaluable interior design tricks of trade
The authors lead their own design practice, Kilmer and Associates.. W. His successful career as an architect and interior designer has included work with high-profile international design firms. ROSEMARY KILMER, ASID, IDEC, LEED® AP, and W. Rosemary Kilmer has served on the Board of Directors for the NCIDQ exam. She is also a member of professional associations,
From the Back CoverNow Updated!The classic introduction to interior designHighly acclaimed, Designing Interiors opened up the world of interior design for a generation of professionals. This new section on non-European interiors covers design and architecture in Africa, China, Japan, India, the Islamic world, and the Pre-Columbian Americas. Now, the Second Edition is poised to usher in a new era of design and a new generation of interior designers.This comprehensive revision includes a brand new introduction to non-Western design, preparing readers to enter the prof
Great information! peace This is a huge book! It is about 630 pages long! I am not a professional interior designer but I am an avid do-it-yourselfer and I have done lots of renovation projects around my home. This book is packed with lots of information that really helps with planning a renovations. It discusses building codes, floor plans and design, building materials, color, proportion of furniture, etc, etc. I learned so much! There are lots of full-color photos throughout the book. This is a great reference book to have around for. Created for Professionals but Helpful for Homeowners ck This hefty book was created to guide students as they learn about the profession of interior design. It is thorough and specific, beginning with the history of design in regions around the world and culminating with modern concerns, including building codes, sustainability, and current trends.Text is clear and direct, suitable for students in the process of learning, as well as professionals who want a quick refresher on a specific subject, whether it's color and light, optimal use of interior space, or interior. P's Mommy said This is a great book for design students.. This book is very in depth, I mean very. It tells the history of everything it discusses, so you actually understand it. The photos are amazing and there's a lot of inspiration within. If you aren't a design student, I don't think this book would interest you much, as it is a lot to take in if you aren't completely interested in or majoring in design. If you are thinking about purchasing this book just because you enjoy decorating your home and even helping friends, this book is not for you. I love that it inclu