building systems for interior designers

 The inspiration for building systems for interior designers came when I tried to teach interior design students all the ways buildings support our activities and physical needs, without adequate textbook. I needed an approach that took care of the interior designer's particular concerns, while connecting those issues to the work of the rest of the building design team. I had researched building systems in a number of excellent texts for students of architecture, engineering, and even hotel management, but I had found that none of these texts taught the necessary combination of related topics in sufficient depth without emphasizing calculations and formulas.

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Building Systems for Interior Designers is primarily designed as a textbook for interior design students. The style aims for clarity, with concepts explained simply and delivered in everyday language. Sufficient technical information is provided to allow a thorough understanding of how a building works. The illustrations are numerous and designed to convey the information in a clear and visual way. I kept in mind the many students for whom English is a second language, as well as the technophobes common among us, when I wrote and illustrated this text. Throughout the book you will find special "Designer Tips". Look for this icon to find useful professional tips on a wide range of topics.