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  Chapter 11 – Interior Building Systems This chapter discusses sustainable energy control methods and types and how to incorporate the appropriate security features into a design project. It also applies the principles of good security designs to projects and teaches us how to differentiate between the multiple forms of vertical circulation within a building. To sum it up, the chapter shows us how to effectively and appropriately integrate furniture systems into a building’s structure. Data, Voice, and Telecommunications and Security In today’s society, internet connections and telephone lines are crucial to the modern interior environment. Especially when it comes to wireless services, these result in the need for specific placement of routers to enable equal service throughout the entirety of a space. There are two types of voice and data signals: digitally and analog. Data and video signals are typically encoded digitally, while voice is capture in analog form. On the oth...

Chapter 10 – Indoor Environmental Quality: Acoustics and Indoor Air In this chapter we learned about the location of open offices in order for them to get the minimal amount of sound transmission and how to meet client needs for speech privacy. It also discussed the impacts of LEED on acoustics and indoor air quality, as well as the importance of good indoor air quality to health, safety, and welfare of building occupants. The chapter also specified sustainable materials that support good indoor air quality and how to identify acoustical needs in a space and how to accomplish acoustic separation goals. Acoustics We learned that acoustics is the study of sound and as designer it is important for us to understand how it moves through a space and the certain materials and finishes used within said space. It is also our job to be aware of and expect possible sources of noise – unwanted sound. As humans we hear the sound waves that are created when something or someone makes noise. Th...

Chapter 3 – Structural Systems DISCLAIMER: This is the summary for Chapter 3 because the day that Chapter 3 was do, I messed up and did Chapter 5 and 6. This chapter discussed Structural Systems, and while it was made clear that interior designers have no part in the structural makeup of a building, it is still important for them to understand. This chapter identifies a building’s basic structural elements and how the building structure works as a system. It also compares the roles of an interior designer and an architect when it comes to building structures, as well as the structural frames, stud wall systems, and bearing walls. Purpose of Structural Systems and Structural Basics The overall purpose of any structural system is to carry all the loads in the building to the foundation and from there, to the ground. There are three primary types of structural systems: bearing wall, structural frame, and stud wall systems. These are also made from three basic materials that includ...

  Chapter 4 – Mechanical Systems In this week’s chapter we discussed Mechanical Systems. From these systems we were able to identify renewable fuel sources and compare heating systems and cooling systems to other methods of heating and cooling. We also learned the importance of the commissioning of systems with which they are involved and were able to identify issues of human comfort with regard to HVAC. From this we were able to show how to apply LEED energy-efficiency credits to a project. Sources of Fuel and Fuel Consideration This chapter begins with   discussing the various types of fuels systems, such as bioenergy, fossil fuels, coal, oil, natural gas, hydrogen, nuclear energy, renewables, wind, hydropower, solar, geothermal, PV arrays, fusion, and electric power. It was a little overwhelming, to say the least, to be presented with so much information about a wide range of fuel systems. However, after reading about each one it becomes clear why they are so importan...

  Ceilings – Chapter 9 Due to the fact that ceilings can come in various forms and materials, it is important to understand which style is being used, based on its structure. Some expose the framework of the building, others hide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing pipes, along with ductwork, junction boxes, and wiring. Cathedral Ceiling/Sloped Ceiling Cathedral ceilings are identified as a ceiling that conforms to the slope, or pitch, of the roof. This style was introduced in 1970s as a way to provide a sense of openness that an otherwise flat ceiling would not. However, with a cathedral ceiling the integration of light, heating and cooling, and the concept of human scale within the space is all challenged by the steepness of the ceiling. When looking at ceilings, in general, one that is a directly attached to the framework of a building is known as a directly applied ceiling which can be plaster or wood. Plaster is typically applied in 3 coats over lath with varying wall a...

  Floors – Chapter 8 Chapter 8 covered all aspects of flooring from framing to finishes. This chapter identifies the floor-framing systems and the different types of floorings used by interior designer’s; this included hard surfaces, soft surfaces, and resilient flooring. It also discussed how to choose the best sustainable floor finishes and the impact that a floor finish has on the air quality of the space and sustainability. Framing Systems There are a variety of framing systems, however, the most common are wood, steel, and concrete. Within these three are more specific framing systems. For example, wood framing can either be a light frame or heavy timber. Light frame uses multiple wood members to carry a load, whereas heavy timber relies on a structural frame that consists of columns and beams. Steel framing can be structural steel with concrete in metal decking, which is when the system relies on regularly placed columns that support steal beams, or open-web steel jois...