内容提要
　　Get a comprehensive introduction to the profession of interior design.
Today's interior designer is a professional who understands and practices the principles of good design and calls upon a wide range of other abilities, from interpersonal skills in working with clients to good business practices that keep projects on track to a knowledge of building codes and health and safety issues.
　　Get a comprehensive overview of both the field of interior design and the many areas of expertise you'll need for a successful career as an interior designer with this guide. A few of the concepts covered are:
　　The history of interior design through the ages.
　　The process of interior design, from development of a design concept to analysis of built spaces to design development presentation, and more.
　　The elements and principles of design.
　　Working with residential, commercial, cultural, and institutional spaces.
　　Environmentally healthy design. 　
　　Lighting, interior furnishings, and finishes.
　　New computer technologies for designers.
　　Lavishly illustrated and written in a clear, entertaining style, Interior Design: A Survey gives you a thorough view of the profession of interior design as it is practiced today.
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目录
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
PART I: THE PRACTICE OF INTERIOR DESIGN.
　Chapter 1: Interior Design as a Career.
　Chapter 2: How Interior Designers Work.
　Chapter 3: The Roots of Interior Design.
　Chapter 4: Greece, Rome, and Byzantium.
　Chapter 5: Medieval Europe.
　Chapter 6: Islamic, Iberian, and African Design.
　Chapter 7: The Renaissance.
　Chapter 8: European Style: Baroque through Regency.
　Chapter 9: Asian and Oceanic Design.
　Chapter 10: The Americas.
　Chapter 11: Industry and Revivals.
　Chapter 12: The Modern Movement and Beyond.
PART II: THE PROCESS OF DESIGN.
　Chapter 13: The Elements and Principles of Design.
　Chapter 14: Color.
　Chapter 15: Defining the Design Problem and Establishing Goals.
　Chapter 16: Developing Design Concepts and Schematic Design.
　Chapter 17: Finalizing the Design.
PART III: DESIGNING INTERIOR SPACES.
　Chapter 18: Communicating the Design.
　Chapter 19: Designing for Human Health and Safety.
　Chapter 20: Residential Spaces.
　Chapter 21: Commercial, Cultural, and Institutional Spaces.
　Chapter 22: Environmentally Healthy Design and Historic Interiors.
PART IV: THE BUILDING.
　Chapter 23: Building Construction.
　Chapter 24: Building Components.
　Chapter 25: Building Environmental Systems.
　Chapter 26: Plumbing, Electrical, Communications, and Fire Safety.
　Chapter 27: Lighting.
PART V: INTERIOR FINISHES.
　Chapter 28: Finish Selection and Specification.
　Chapter 29: Finish Flooring.
　Chapter 30: Wall Finishes.
　Chapter 31: Ceiling Finishes.
PART VI: FURNISHINGS AND FINISHES.
　Chapter 32: Selecting Furnishings.
　Chapter 33: Textiles.
　Chapter 34: Furniture.
　Chapter 35: The Finishing Touches.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.