Product Description

This handy, one-stop answer book helps interior designers, decorators and architects come up with fast, on-the-spot design solutions by putting the latest codes and standards, costs, materials and specification information at their fingertips. It includes materials and specification checklists for fast and easy interior design decisions and solutions. The content organization follows the logical progression of the design process. It describes updated unit costs for furnishings, fixtures, and other interior components and systems.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #75449 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 535 pages

Review
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From the Inside Flap
Handy on-the-job answers
Architect Pat Guthrie's convenient pocket reference helps interior designers, decorators, and architects create workable, on-the-spot design solutions by putting the latest codes and standards, costs, materials, and specification information at their fingertips. Completely updated for the latest code changes, this new Interior Design Portable Handbook features:

* Comprehensive reference information in a pocket-sized guide
* Materials and specifications checklists that make interior design decisions lightning-fast and easy
* Coverage of the entire process, from initial planning and estimating through design and construction/installation
* Quick reference to applicable codes and the latest standards, including the IBC and NFPA
* CSI MasterFormat® organization that follows the job step by step
* Updated unit costs for furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and other interior components and systems
* Many examples and design details illustrating key techniques and procedures

The Interior Design Portable Handbook provides just the right level of detail to help you with everyday design challenges. Perfect for in-the-field estimating as well as licensing exam prep, it is an indispensable, time-saving tool.

From the Back Cover
Handy on-the-job answers

Architect Pat Guthrie's convenient pocket reference helps interior designers, decorators, and architects create workable, on-the-spot design solutions by putting the latest codes and standards, costs, materials, and specification information at their fingertips. Completely updated for the latest code changes, this new Interior Design Portable Handbook features:

* Comprehensive reference information in a pocket-sized guide
* Materials and specifications checklists that make interior design decisions lightning-fast and easy
* Coverage of the entire process, from initial planning and estimating through design and construction/installation
* Quick reference to applicable codes and the latest standards, including the IBC and NFPA
* CSI MasterFormat® organization that follows the job step by step
* Updated unit costs for furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and other interior components and systems
* Many examples and design details illustrating key techniques and procedures

The Interior Design Portable Handbook provides just the right level of detail to help you with everyday design challenges. Perfect for in-the-field estimating as well as licensing exam prep, it is an indispensable, time-saving tool.

Customer Reviews

Interior Design Portable Handbook
This book is a required textbook for a drafting class I am taking. It is a reference book Designers will always need, therefore, I wanted it new. It was $12 below retail cost at Amazon. It arrived in perfect condition within 2 days of ordering it. I was very happy with this purchase.

Invaluable!!
Don't let the compactness of this book fool you. As a student of Interior Design, this little handbook is invaluable to me! The quick reference material is detailed yet concise. It has everything from basic space planning layouts to building codes. There are even notes pages at the end of each section so you can add on to your little handbook. It's like having textbooks from 5 different classes compiled in one little, easy to carry book.

Great Book for Interior Design Students
Every interior design student should have a copy of this book in their resource library.