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Francis D.K. Ching’s integrated approach to interior design is now updated and expanded in this new Second Edition. A functional and beautifully illustrated work, Interior Design Illustrated offers a thorough introduction to interior design, addressing the architectural requirements of interior spaces and the details of furnishing and interior finishes.

Beginning designers will find this Second Edition invaluable for its concise and accessible presentation of important concepts, and experienced practitioners will find it insightful and practical for its coverage of the relationship between building structures and interior spaces. The broad range of rich illustrations communicates visual information and ploughs fertile ground for creative ideas and inspiration.

Interior Design Illustrated, Second Edition provides new and updated information on finishes, furnishings and textiles, lighting, sustainability, and acoustics, as well as:

• The structuring and formation of interior space in three dimensions
• How functional needs can be translated into design decisions
• The basic elements and principles of visual design as they are applied to interior design
• The functional, aesthetic, and expressive roles design elements can play in the development of three-dimensional space
• The systems necessary for environmental health, safety, comfort, and convenience that must be integrated into a building’s structure and the design of its interior space

Average Customer Rating:

Buy when you are in school!

Customer Rating:

I purchased this reference guide as I was preparing for my NCIDQ exam to become a licenensed designer. While there was pertinant information I wished that someone had reccomended that I purchase it as I entered into design school. There are many useful on Human anthropometrics, the use of space and environmental systems. However, there isn't much information on the architectural aspects of interior design (nominal lumber sizes/ building products & materials etc.) Francis Ching (or his editor) is very good at laying out his books so that design professionals can easily read through, or can use them to reference when looking for specific information. A great addition the the library of Interior Designers and students.

great book	Customer Rating:
This book is a great book. no color pictures but only scetches. This book is about scale, orientation, symmetry, proportion, shape of objects and interiors etc etc. You get the idea. I recommend you buy this book.

Excellent illustrations	Customer Rating:
No regrets for having bought the book. Excellent illustrations, something you can refer to over and over again!

Interior Design Illustrated	Customer Rating:
I got this book earlier than i expected and it is everything i expected.

Great Resource	Customer Rating:
I am currently getting my degree in ID, and I think that this resource is invaluable. The drawings are great and they really help with perspectives and rendering.