Housing and Interior Design, 11th Edition

Housing and Interior Design, 11th Edition

Authors: Evelyn L. Lewis, Ed.D. and Carolyn Turner Smith, Ph.D.

Newly revised and reorganized, Housing and Interior Design introduces students to foundational principles and skills characteristic to housing and interiors professions. Geared toward high school students and courses, the text addresses both interior and exterior design and introduces students to the phases of the design process. Concepts include the historical, cultural, governmental, and technological factors that influence housing, along with a discussion of various architectural styles, reading floor plans and architectural documents, and space planning. Students learn about the processes, materials and finishes, construction basics, interior systems, and much more. Green and sustainable design, as well as universal design, are addressed throughout the text.

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Housing and Interior Design, 11th Edition