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Building Systems for Interior Designers by Corky Binggeli

Corky Binggeli . Unknown Year . English

The ultimate interior designer's guide to building systems and safety Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition is the single-source technical reference that every designer needs, and an ideal solution for NCIDQ exam preparation. Now in its third edition, this invaluable guide has been updated to better address the special concerns of the interior designer within the context of the entire design team. New coverage includes the latest information on sustainable design and energy conservation, expanded coverage of security and building control systems, and a new and expanded art program with over 250 new illustrations. Covering systems from HVAC to water to waste to lighting, this book explains technical building systems and engineering issues in a clear and accessible way to help interior designers communicate more effectively with architects, engineers, and contractors. Professional interior design is about much more than aesthetics and decorating, and technical knowledge is critical. Before the space is planned, the designer must consider the mechanical and electrical equipment, structural system, and building components, and how they impact the space. This book shows you how to evaluate these complex factors, and how each affects your work throughout the building. Consider how site conditions and structural systems affect interior design Design functionally for human health and safety Factor water, electrical, and thermal systems into your design plans Examine the ways in which lighting and acoustics affect the space The comfort, safety, and ultimate success of a project depend upon your knowledge of building system and your coordination with architects and engineers. Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition provides the comprehensive yet focused information you need to excel at what you do best.

Categories: Art & Design

About the Author

Corky Binggeli is an interior designer and educator with a Masters in Interior Design from the Boston Architectural College (BAC). She is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Her firm, Corky Binggeli Interior Design, has designed restaurants, fitness clubs, hair salons, ice cream stores and other people-oriented spaces, as well as educational, municipal, and research facility interiors. Corky has taught interior design courses at the BAC, as well as at Wentworth Institute of Technology and Mount Ida College. Her interior design textbooks and reference books are based on her professional experience as well as her understanding of curriculum and teaching methods. Her specialty is writing clearly and appealingly about technical subjects. Her books are profusely illustrated with artwork that supports the learning process. Building Systems for Interior Designers, 3rd edition, has been published by John Wiley and Sons in the winter of 2016. Corky's work sometimes includes the design and fabrication of custom decorative objects, notably a 28-foot-long iguana and many giant vegetables. She has also created custom painted finishes, textile hangings, and other unique pieces for her projects.

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