American Architects and the Single-Family Home explains how a small group of architects started the Architects' Small House Service Bureau in 1919 and changed the course of twentieth-century residential design for the better. Concepts and principles they developed related to public spaces, private spaces, and service spaces for living; details about the books they published to promote good design; as well as new essays from contemporary practitioners will inspire your own designs. More than 200 black and white images.

American Architects and the Single-Family Home explains how a small group of architects started the Architects' Small House Service Bureau in 1919 and changed the course of twentieth-century residential design for the better. Concepts and principles they developed related to public spaces, private spaces, and service spaces for living; details about the books they published to promote good design; as well as new essays from contemporary practitioners will inspire your own designs. More than 200 black and white images.

International Building Codes and Guidelines for Interior Design presents codes and regulatory guidelines as an opportunity for design creativity. Codes and guidelines are taught in the context of interior design planning and problem solving using illustrated case studies, providing a means for students to learn how to effectively incorporate these requirements into their design planning. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides an overview of building codes and standards, and includes a description of the permitting process, document submission, and compliance...