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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without permission of the copyright holder.  \nISBN 978-2-940373-92-5  \n10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nDesign by Borries Schwesinger  \nCover photograph by Warren Smith, courtesy of Getty Images  \nProduction by AVA Book Production Pte. Ltd., Singapore Tel: +65 6334 8173  \nFax: +65 6334 0752  \n[Email: production@avabooks.com.sg](Email: production@avabooks.com.sg)  \nAll reasonable attempts have been made to trace, clear and credit the copyright holders of the images reproduced in this book. However, if any credits have been inadvertently omitted, the publisher will endeavour to incorporate amendments in future editions.  \nThe Fundamentals of Interior Design  \nSimon Dodsworth  \nF  \nContents  \nHow to get the most out of this book Introduction 8  \n6  \n1   \nThe design process 12  \nThe design process in action 14  \nProfessional practice 24  \n2   \nUnderstanding the project 26  \nThe client 28  \nThe briefing 30  \nDesign analysis 32  \nBuilding and site research 38  \n3   \nUnderstanding the space 46  \nUnderstanding  \nspatial relationships 48  \nA typology  \nof technical drawing 56  \n4   \nUnderstanding  \nbuilding structures 64  \nBuilding construction principles 66  \nMaterials  \nfor construction 70  \nMechanical  \nand electrical systems 76  \n5 6 7 8  \nOrganising the space 78  \nDesign development 80  \nHuman dimensions and scale 86  \nProportioning systems 92 Ordering systems 96 Inclusive design 102  \nThe human interface 104  \nMaterials and finishes 106 The decorative scheme 114 Acoustics 122  \nFurniture 126  \nColour 130  \nLight 138  \nSustainable design 142  \nClimate change 144  \nEnergy-saving strategies and services 146  \nSustainability and material use 148  \nCommunicating design 150  \nTelling the story 152 Presentation drawings 154 Presentation boards 162  \nMultimedia presentations 168  \nSources of inspiration 170 Index 172  \nImage sources 174 Acknowledgements 176 Working with ethics 177  \n6 How to get the most out of this book  \nNavigation  \nAll chapter titles of the book are shown at the top left of every spread. 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