Architecture : Interior Design

Shows readers, room-by-room, how to arrange their stuff to achieve better balance in their lives and increase their prospects for improved health, wealth and relationships. more...

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Building Systems for Interior Designers is the first book to explain technical building systems and engineering issues in a clear and accessible way to interior designers. The technical knowledge and vocabulary presented here allow interior designers to communicate more effectively with architects, engineers, and contractors while collaborating on projects, leading to more accurate solutions for problems related to a broad range of other building considerations with an impact on interior design. Information on sustainable design is integrated throughout the book, making it a relevant tool for current and emerging trends in building design. more...

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“An American masterpiece that tops the lot.”. —Feng Shui For Modern Living. Considered the feng shui bible by classical practitioners and teachers, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Feng Shui has been updated to include more case studies and feng shui readings to make the practical application of feng shui even more accessible; new chapters feature before and after photos of feng shui makeovers and explain Ming Gua—the Guardian Star that influences a person’s character—and much more. * One of the few Western books that focuses on “classical” feng shui, which is growing in popularity now that the topic has become more mainstream. * Joseph Yu is one of only five world-renowned classical feng shui masters. more...

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A complete guide for the entire facility design process?--revised and updated. In today's fast-moving business climate, the foodservice professional will likely be involved in several facility design projects over his or her career. Design and Layout of Foodservice Facilities, Third Edition provides a comprehensive reference for every step of the process, from getting the initial concept right to the planning, analysis, design, permitting, and construction--in short, everything needed to get to opening day of the new establishment! Packed with valuable drawings, photographs, and charts, this essential guide covers the nuts-and-bolts decisions that make the difference in an effective, efficient foodservice operation, including equipment selection, workflows, and legal compliance. This Third Edition features:. *. Expanded focus on the front of the house/dining room area. *. Updated and revised equipment chapter with new images of the latest equipment. *. New pedagogical features incorporated throughout the text, including key terms, review questions,. *. and questions for discussion. *. Additional blueprints highlighting design trends. *. Revised appendices that include Web references for additional information. *. Expanded and updated glossary. Design and Layout of Foodservice Facilities, Third Edition is an invaluable resource for students of foodservice management as well as professionals involved in foodservice design projects. more...

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The Designer's Workspace presents an extensive resource of distinguished firms' responses to the design of their own offices. Featuring everythingfrom technical detail to interior design, it illustrates what these designers see as the major considerations for modern workplace design. This book reveals design solutions, details, and concepts that have been explored and used by design firms from around the world. From the first impressions at the Reception area and Lobby, to the appeal and diverse uses of the meeting areas, to the functionality and sleekness of the Design Studioitself, it illustrates how the designer's office can be quite unique in style, function, and character whilst also varying from culture to culture. No two designers will produce the same atmosphere. With this objective, The Designer's Workspace showcases an array of designs from the traditional to the contemporary, from the historic renovation to the new office tower and serves as a portfolio of the varied responses and solutions found to the challenge of designing the modern office. more...

Price: $80.95