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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.

THE INTERIOR DESIGNER'S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUILDING SYSTEMS AND SAFETY—UPDATED AND EXPANDED

Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition remains the premier technical reference for designers and the recognized preparation guide for the NCIDQ exam. This extensively revised and expanded edition gives designers the necessary background in today's building system designs and equipment to be valuable, contributing members on the building design team.

Award-winning authority Corky Binggeli enables interior designers to communicate effectively with architects, engineers, and contractors about engineering issues and technical building systems ranging from indoor air quality, moisture control, and heating and cooling, to water and waste to lighting, conveyance systems, and fire safety. Equally useful for residential, commercial, and institutional spaces, this convenient guide gives designers the mechanical foundation needed without mathematical depth—to design in harmony with the functional aspects of a structure. Whether you're in practice or academia, this go-to resource gives you a superior advantage with its:

• Brand-new information on sustainable design and energy conservation
• Practical information on electrical systems basics and distribution
• A new and expanded art program, including more than 250 new illustrations of equipment and interior construction

Make informed design decisions with Building Systems for Interior Designers, Third Edition.