Housing and Interior Design 12e, Online Textbook
The revised Housing and Interior Design text introduces students to foundational principles and skills characteristic to housing and interiors professions. Aimed at 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. The text also addresses green and sustainable design and universal design throughout.
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Abbreviated Contents
Housing and Interior Design 12e, Online Textbook
- Housing and Interior Design
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS
- Spotlights Diverse Careers
- Maximizes Your Preparation
- Presents High-Interest Features
- Reinforces STEM Concepts
- Maximizes Assessment and Application
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Features
- Introduction
- Unit 1 Housing—Human Factors and Influences
- Chapter 1 The Human Need for Housing
- Chapter 2 Factors Influencing Housing
- Chapter 2 Content Terms
- Chapter 2 Academic Terms
- Chapter 2 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 2 Reading with Purpose
- Historical Influences on Housing
- Cultural Influences on Housing
- Societal Influences on Housing
- Environmental Influences on Housing
- Economic Influences on Housing
- Technological Influences on Housing
- Governmental Influences on Housing
- Chapter 2 Assessment
- Chapter 3 Decision Making and Housing Options
- Chapter 3 Content Terms
- Chapter 3 Academic Terms
- Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 3 Reading with Purpose
- Types of Decisions
- Resources for Housing Decisions
- The Decision-Making Process
- Housing Options
- Location
- Types of Housing
- More Housing Decisions
- Innovative Housing Solutions
- Chapter 3 Assessment
- Chapter 4 Sustainability and Housing
- Unit 2 The Built Environment and Space Planning
- Chapter 5 Exterior Design Styles
- Chapter 6 Reading Architectural Plans
- Chapter 7 Space Planning and Functionality
- Chapter 8 Planning for Individual Spaces
- Chapter 9 Understanding Construction Basics
- Chapter 10 Interior Systems
- Chapter 11 Lighting Considerations
- Chapter 12 Selecting Appliances and Electronics
- Chapter 12 Content Terms
- Chapter 12 Academic Terms
- Chapter 12 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 12 Reading with Purpose
- User Satisfaction and Appliance Considerations
- Choosing Kitchen Appliances
- Choosing Laundry Appliances
- Choosing Climate-Control Appliances
- Choosing Other Appliances
- Choosing Electronics
- Chapter 12 Assessment
- Chapter 13 The Outdoor Living Environment
- Unit 3 Fundamentals of Interior Design
- Chapter 14 Elements of Design
- Chapter 15 Color in Design
- Chapter 16 Principles of Design
- Unit 4 The Process of Interior Design
- Chapter 17 The Process of Design
- Chapter 18 Design Communication
- Chapter 18 Content Terms
- Chapter 18 Academic Terms
- Chapter 18 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 18 Reading with Purpose
- Communication During the Design Process
- Communicating Through Technology
- Creating 3-D Drawings
- Fundamentals of Visual Presentation Materials
- Different Types of Visual Presentation Methods
- Presenting Your Design
- Chapter 18 Assessment
- Unit 5 Interior Surfaces, Materials, and Furnishings
- Chapter 19 Textiles for Environments
- Chapter 19 Content Terms
- Chapter 19 Academic Terms
- Chapter 19 Learning Outcomes
- Chapter 19 Reading with Purpose
- Understanding Fibers, Yarns, and Fabrics
- Textiles for Residential and Commercial Use
- Textiles for Floor Treatments
- Textiles for Upholstered Furniture
- Textiles for Window Treatments
- Textiles for Kitchen, Bath, and Bed
- Textile Laws
- Chapter 19 Assessment
- Chapter 20 Understanding Surface Materials and Treatments
- Chapter 21 Furniture Styles and Window Treatments
- Chapter 22 Selection of Furnishings, Accessories, and Art
- Unit 6 Housing Choices
- Chapter 23 Acquiring Housing
- Chapter 24 Home Safety and Security
- Chapter 25 Maintaining a Home
- Unit 7 Careers in Housing and Interiors
- Chapter 26 Career Planning
- Chapter 27 Preparing for Career Success
- Chapter 28 Entrepreneurship for Housing and Interiors
- Appendix A ASID Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Appendix B Practical Math Review
- Glossary
- Index