Interior design reference manual
Subtitle: everything you need to know to pass the NCIDQ exam
By: David Kent Bassast
Edition: Sixtth edition.
Publisher: Professional Publications
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Belmont, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 656
ISBN-13: 9781591264279
Subjects: Interior decorators; Examinations, questions; Interior decoration; Study and teaching; Study guides; Examinations; National Council for Interior Design Qualification (U.S.)
Description: "Interior Design Reference Manual: Everything You Need to Know to Pass the NCIDQ Exam offers a comprehensive review of all NCIDQ content areas to help you pass the computer-based NCIDQ Examination IDFX, IDPX, as well as the Practicum."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Topic 1: Design concepts and programming. Developing design concepts ; Elements of design ; Principles of design ; Programming ; Site analysis ; Information analysis and synthesis.; title: Topic 2: Design constraints. Building regulations and codes ; Means of egress ; Barrier-free design ; Sustainable design.; title: Topic 3: Building systems and construction. Interior construction ; Structural systems ; Mechanical and electrical systems ; Acoustics ; Lighting ; Finishes ; Architectural woodwork.; title: Topic 4: Research, analysis, and selection of products and details. Cost estimating and budgeting ; Sourcing and researching manufacturers' information for FF&E ; Selection of materials, finishes, and furnishings ; Analysis of products and details.; title: Topic 5: Communication and documentation. Communication methods ; Measurement and drafting ; Construction drawings ; Construction specifications ; Furniture and furnishings documents and procurement.; title: Topic 6: Project and business management. Owner-designer agreements ; Project management ; Pre-design ; Bidding and negotiation of contracts ; Contract administration ; Construction and FF& E contracts ; Interior design business practices.