Unlock the essentials of interior construction with 'Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors', a vital resource for students, professionals, and anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in architecture and interior design. This BRAND NEW Fourth Edition, published in 2021 by John Wiley & Sons, spans 480 pages and is packed with illustrations that demystify the complexities of construction documents. Perfect for those pursuing careers in interior design or architecture, this book offers foundational concepts and contemporary developments tailored for today's design challenges.

The authors, renowned professors Rosemary Kilmer and W. Otie Kilmer, provide an engaging and visual approach that covers all aspects of creating and understanding construction drawings. From the intricacies of drafting to vital drawing types, plans, computer-aided design, and schedules, this resource ensures a comprehensive learning experience.

The updated edition includes essential new sections focused on contract administration, field measuring, and smart systems. Additionally, the companion website amplifies the learning experience with PowerPoint slides, an instructor’s manual, practical activities, and tests.

Delve into environmental awareness with insights on green building certification programs, as well as guidelines for constructing sustainable spaces. Included are practical reviews of contract documents and a detailed examination of the design process—from concept to execution.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119714347
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 480


Description:
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS AND DETAILS FOR INTERIORS


DISCOVER FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS


In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, distinguished interior design professors Rosemary Kilmer and W. Otie Kilmer deliver a comprehensive and practical perspective on the preparation and understanding of construction documents. The authors use a highly visual presentation and offer extensive sample drawings and details, as well as photographs, to show readers the fundamentals of drafting, drawing types, plans, and schedules, and computer-aided design.


The Fourth Edition includes new sections on contract administration, field measuring tools, safety and security, and smart systems and controls. A companion website offers PowerPoint lecture slides, an instructor?s manual, activities, test questions, and solutions.


New appendices feature examples of interior design projects and common symbols for construction drawings. The book also includes:

A thorough introduction to drawing communication, equipment, and classification systems, including information about Building Information Modeling and building certification programs for sustainability

A discussion of green building certification programs

An exploration of the design process, including concept development, hand sketching, design development, preliminary designs, sketches, and presentations

A practical review of contract documents, including specifications, contracts, construction drawings, as-built drawings and demolition plans,