Housing and Interior Design 13e, Online Textbook

Author: Julie Watkins and Dr. Carolyn Turner Smith

Housing and Interior Design 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 sustainable design and universal design throughout.

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