Interior Designer's Portable Handbook 2/E - Softcover

Guthrie, John Patten (Pat)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071439269 ISBN 13: 9780071439268

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2004

Synopsis

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

Materials and specification checklists for fast and easy interior design decisions and solutions

Content organization follows the logical progression of the design process

Updated unit costs for furnishings, fixtures, and other interior components and systems

About this title

About the Author

Pat Guthrie (Scottsdale, AZ) is a registered architect and interior designer. He founded his own firm in 1974. He is licensed by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071439269
• ISBN 13: 9780071439268
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 560