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Introductory Resources
Subject Introduction
Materials and Methods of Interior Construction aims at preparing students to understand the process of interior construction and its interaction with the various building systems; as such, it is both an art and a science. It is an art because through the choice of materials and the beautification of spaces students will have an opportunity to express themselves in a new language. It is a science because through higher-order knowledge skills they will be able to critically analyze a material's proper use, application, and installation. Course Description
Course Description and Coordination Map
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Cross,Nigel. "Designerly ways of knowing: design discipline versus design science." The Open University - Design Issues, 17(30): 49-55. 2001. PDF.
Reference Books & Dictionaries
- Ching, Francis D.K. Building Construction Illustrated. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2008. Print. 2007044826
- DeChiara, J., Panero, J. and Zelnik, M. Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning. 2nd ed. New York:
- McGraw-Hill, 2001. Print. 2001030504
- Glossary of Engineering Words. Online.
- Harmon S. K. and Kennon, K. E. The Codes Guidebook for Interiors. 4th ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & sons, 2008.
- Print. 2008004928
- The American Institute of Architects. Architectural Graphic Standards. 11th ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons,
- 2007. Print. 2006102175
- United States Gypsum Company. The Gypsum Construction Handbook.Online.
Find Books and Media
Books
Required Textbook:
- Ballast, David K.Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects. 5th ed. Belmont, California:
- Professional Publications. 2009. Print. 2011937421
Media by Subject
- 150 W83rd Street, NYC - Owner's Time Line
- The best example of how a construction project proceeds from Real Estate Search through Bidding Negotiations to Construction Administration.
- 150 W83rd Street, NYC -
- <https://fitnyc.sln.suny.edu/section/content/default.asp?WCI=pgDisplay&WCU=CRSCNT&ENTRY_ID=C3DF27B59A134526B9D784B26C5E618B>
- Click on each floor to see rendered floor plans and elevations, Click on "photos" to access a gallery of "under construction" photos to enrich the construction conversation. The construction update videos by project manager Susan Lee are invaluable to the construction conversation.
- Building The World Trade Centers Part 1
- McGraw Hill Construction Community - Photo Galleries
- A virtual place where people share their photos and images.
- Wired New York
- WTC Tower Structural Design Explained
Find Journal Articles
Getting Journal Articles
- Ulrich, Roger S. "Effects of Interior Design on Wellness: Theory and Recent Scientific Research." Journal of Healthcare Interior Design (
Find Internet Resources
Professional Organizations and/or Government Agency Websites
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation
- New York City Department of City Planning
Other Websites
- Material Connexion
<http://library.materialconnexion.com/>
- Material ConneXion is a collection of over 1,400 materials and processes. Includes a large spectrum of cutting-edge materials which are selected by a panel of material specialists.
Students must register, using their FIT email address, to receive an account number at:
Free Online Journals
- The Directory of Open Access Journals
Blogs/RSS Feeds
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