LATEST EDITION:
Interior Design Illustrated - Ching, Francis D.K. and Binggeli, C
Metric Handbook - Littlefield, David
Architect's Pocket Book - Baden- Powell, C
Architecture Form, Space and Order - Ching, Francis D.K.
Materials for Inspirational Design - Lefteri, C
Building Structures Illustrated Patterns, Systems and Design - Ching, Francis D.K. , Onouye B, Zuberbuhler, D
Architects Data - Neufert
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture - Ching, Francis D.K.
Re-readings: Interior Architecture and the Design Principles of Remodelling Existing Buildings - Stone S, Brooker, G
ECO - Wilhide, E
Building Construction Illustrated - Ching, Francis D.K.
Building Construction Handbook - Chudley, R, Greeno, R
Rough Guide to Sustainability - Edwards, B
NOT ASSESSED YET:
The Interior Design Directory - Wilhide, E

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Students will be introduced to the choice of materials and construction methods used within interior design and their impact upon the aesthetic outcomes of a particular scheme as well as acquiring foundation level understanding of the Building Regulations and other relevant regulatory controls. Basic structure and construction technologies relevant to the broad area of interior design, together with an overview of the relevant finishes and materials commonly utilised will also be investigated.

This Module takes an investigative thematic approach to topical issues such as sustainability and resources, energy consumption, pollution/toxicity, social and health concerns and environmental integration. The Module also addresses the many and often contradictory aspects of eco-design and green issues within interior environments and aims to impart a foundation level understanding of the pertinent technologies which contribute to responsible interior environmental construction, installation and decorative processes.

Coursework includes
-Scale plans & elevations (LO 2)
-Sections (LO 2)
-Model construction (LO 2)
-Illustrated reports (LO 1,3,4,)
-Design Pack containing (LO 1,2,3,4)
i.Brief
ii.Client specification
iii.Presentation Boards
iv.Lighting Plan
v.Interior Design scheme

Delivery is by distance learning with a comprehensive course handbook, examples of best practice, project templates and telephone and email support being available as necessary through our online VLE, individual and group tutorials, online forums and bulletin boards. Specialist knowledge will be delivered by a diverse team of staff and visiting guest lecturers with a variety of relevant backgrounds and experience. Relevant field trips may be employed at appropriate stages.