Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, Fourth Edition 4th Edition

"Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors serves as the essential reference for designers preparing interior construction documents. In a highly visual format, this book clearly communicates how to prepare construction drawings solely for the field of interior design. It covers drafting fundamentals and conventions; drawing types, plans, and schedules; and an introduction to computer-aided design, with updated coverage of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This is an invaluable study reference for the contract documents section of the NCIDQ exam, which establishes standards for the professional practice of interior design. This new Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated to include new sections on contract administration, the latest field measuring tools, safety and security, door frames and hardware, and smart systems and controls. New and improved drawings and hand sketches demonstrate commercial millwork, workstations, dimension plans, stairways, fireplaces, HVAC, and more. Instructors have access through the book's companion website to a set of in-depth ancillary materials, including: PowerPoint lecture slides, Instructor's Manual, Activities, Test Questions and Solutions. This Fourth Edition also includes wew appendices featuring examples of interior projects and common symbols for construction drawings"--
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, and floor plans An in-depth examination of structural, mechanical, and plumbing systems Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors is perfect for interior design students, early-career professionals hoping to improve their understanding of project drawing conventions, or anyone studying for the NCIDQ exam.