Residential Interior Design : A Guide to Planning Spaces ; 4th ed.

A practical guide to residential space planning, in this room-by-room guide with up-to-date info on accessibility, ergonomics, and building systems. A guide for interior design students and early-career professionals seeking a handbook for the design of livable, functional, and beautiful spaces. It includes hundreds of drawings and photographs that illustrate key concepts in interior design, as well as room-by-room coverage of applicable building codes and sustainability standards. The authors also cover all-new applications of smart building technology and updated residential building codes and accessibility standards. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to the design of interior residential spaces, including discussions of accessibility, universal design, visibility, sustainability, ergonomics, and organizational flow / In-depth examinations of kitchens, bathrooms, and the fundamentals of residential building construction and structure / Comprehensive explorations of entrances and circulation spaces, including foyer and entry areas, vertical movement, and electrical and mechanical considerations / Practical discussions of bedrooms, leisure spaces, utility, and workspaces / An overview of human behavior and culture related to housing / Updates made to reflect changes in the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)