Residential Interior Design

<p><b>Discover a practical guide to residential space planning, in this room-by-room guide with up-to-date info on accessibility, ergonomics, and building systems</b></p> <p>In the newly revised Fourth Edition of <i>Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces,</i> an accomplished team of design professionals delivers the gold standard in practical, human-centered residential interior design. Authors Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore every critical component of interior architecture from the perspective of ergonomics and daily use.</p> <p>The text functions as a guide for interior design students and early-career professionals seeking a handbook for the design of livable, functional, and beautiful spaces. It includes hundreds of drawings and photographs that illustrate key concepts in interior design, as well as room-by-room coverage of applicable building codes and sustainability standards. The authors also cover all-new applications of smart building technology and updated residential building codes and accessibility standards.</p> <p>The book also includes:</p> <ul> <li>A thorough introduction to the design of interior residential spaces, including discussions of accessibility, universal design, visibility, sustainability, ergonomics, and organizational flow</li> <li>In-depth examinations of kitchens, bathrooms, and the fundamentals of residential building construction and structure</li> <li>Comprehensive explorations of entrances and circulation spaces, including foyer and entry areas, vertical movement, and electrical and mechanical considerations</li> <li>Practical discussions of bedrooms, leisure spaces, utility, and workspaces</li> <li>An overview of human behavior and culture related to housing</li> <li>Updates made to reflect changes in the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)</li> </ul> <p>The latest edition of <i>Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces</i> is ideal for instructors and students in interior design programs that include interior design, residential design, or residential interior architecture courses.</p> <p>This edition provides updated content related to CIDA standards in human centered design, regulations and guidelines, global context, construction, environmental systems, and human wellbeing. It&rsquo;s also an indispensable resource for anyone preparing for the NCIDQ, the interior design qualification exam.</p>