Building Interiors

• Introduction
• Designer's Qualification and Program
• Project Criteria: Ground Work and Program
• Interior Construction Phases
• Furniture, Fixtures, and Procurement
• Design Basics
• Light
• Color
• Basic Principles of Design
• Acoustics
• Sustainable Design
• Interior Millwork
• Code Compliance
• Barrier-Free Design
• Educational Facilities
• Finish Materials
• Flooring
• Textiles
• Wall and Window Treatments
• Summary
• Additional Resources

Introduction

The environment in which we live, learn, and work provides a foundation on which to experience the quality of life itself. The campus encompasses all aspects of daily life and forms a village or town center, which has a variety of specialized building types. The interior portion of each facility is what the users experience on a daily basis. Consequently, the discipline of interior design should not be viewed as insignificant.

This chapter provides fundamental information that will be useful to the facilities manager when considering a project interior designer. It includes extensive information on interior proposals, programming, conceptual design, design development, contract documentation, budget considerations, bid procedures, contract administration, and procurement. Basic design principles and elements are included to clarify communication regarding work that is being addressed and considered by the designer on all projects. An overview of fundamental design terminology and considerations such as acoustics, lighting, millwork, environmental elements, and insight into interior materials is presented.