Interior Detailing

The all-in-one interior detailing guide that unites creative and
technical aspects

A well-executed interior space requires the successful
combination of the creative and the technical. Interior
Detailing bridges the gap between design and construction, and
shows how to develop and transform design concepts into details
that meet the constraints, functional requirements, and
constructability issues that are part of any interior design
element. It offers guidance on how design professionals can combine
imaginative thinking and the application of technical resources to
create interiors that are aesthetically pleasing, functionally
superior, and environmentally sound. Interior Detailing:

• Includes 150 easy-to-understand details showing how to logically
  think through the design and development of an assembly so that it
  conforms to the designer's intent and meets the practical
  requirements of good construction

• Describes how to solve any detailing design problem in a
  rational way

• Contains conceptual and practical approaches to designing and
  detailing construction components thatform interior spaces

• Shows how a small number of principles can be used to solve
  nearly any detailing problem

This guide covers the subject of interior spaces comprehensively
by balancing the contributions of physical beauty and structural
integrity in one complete volume. By following the principles laid
out in this book, interior designers and architects can plan for
the construction of a unique interior environment more thoughtfully
and with a clearer, better-defined purpose.

Autorentext
DAVID KENT BALLAST, FAIA, CSI, a registered architect, has owned Architectural Research Consulting since 1981. The consulting firm provides applied research, technical advice, specifications, and information management services to architects, interior designers, and others in the construction industry. From 1987 to 2008, Ballast was an instructor in interior construction, CAD, and basic drafting at Arapahoe Community College. He is the author of a number of books on construction technology, including Handbook of Construction Tolerances, Second Edition, and Architect's Handbook of Construction Detailing, Second Edition, both published by Wiley.

Zusammenfassung
The all-in-one interior detailing guide that unites creative and technical aspects A well-executed interior space requires the successful combination of the creative and the technical. Interior Detailing bridges the gap between design and construction, and shows how to develop and transform design concepts into details that meet the constraints, functional requirements, and constructability issues that are part of any interior design element. It offers guidance on how design professionals can combine imaginative thinking and the application of technical resources to create interiors that are aesthetically pleasing, functionally superior, and environmentally sound. Interior Detailing:

• Includes 150 easy-to-understand details showing how to logically think through the design and development of an assembly so that it conforms to the designer's intent and meets the practical requirements of good construction

• Describes how to solve any detailing design problem in a rational way

• Contains conceptual and practical approaches to designing and detailing construction components thatform interior spaces

• Shows how a small number of principles can be used to solve nearly any detailing problem

This guide covers the subject of interior spaces comprehensively by balancing the contributions of physical beauty and structural integrity in one complete volume. By following the principles laid out in this book, interior designers and architects can plan for the construction of a unique interior environment more thoughtfully and with a clearer, better-defined purpose.

Inhalt

List of Tables xiii

List of Illustrations xv

Preface xix

Acknowledgments xxi

Introduction xxiii

How SI Units Are Used in This Book xxv

Part 1 Roadmap To Solving Detailing Problems

1 The Design/Detailing Process 3

1-1 Introduction 3

1-2 What Is Detailing? 3

Detailing as a Wicked Problem 4

1-3 The Drawing-Thinking-Drawing Cycle 5

1-4 Process Tools and Techniques 6

Process Tools 6

Practical Tips 8

1-5 Detailing Components and Process 11

The Four Aspects of Detailing 11

The Detailing Process 12

Example 12

1-6 Three Purposes of a Detail 16

Contributes to Design Concept 16

Resolves Problems of Connection or Transition 17

Coordinates with Adjacent Construction 17

1-7 Programmatic Concepts versus Design Concepts 17

2 Constraints 19

2-1 Introduction 19

2-2 Substrates and Adjacent Construction 19

Substrate Material 21

Substrate Condition 21

Substrate Size and Position 21

Substrate Space 21

2-3 Regulatory Requirements 22

Fire Tests for Finish Materials 23

Fire Tests for Construction Assemblies 27

2-4 Budget 28

2-5 Time 29

2-6 Climate 29

2-7 Local Labor Conditions and Trade Practices 29

2-8 Industry Standards 30

2-9 Materials 34

Aesthetic Qualities 35

Function 35

Safety and Health 37

Durability 38

Maintainability 39

Cost and Delivery Time 40

Sustainability 40

3 Function 41

3-1 Introduction 41

3-2 Concealment and Finish 41

Covering Substrates 41

Covering Joints and Connections 42

Hiding Mechanical and Electrical Services 46

3-3 Human Fit/Object Fit 49

Base Dimensions on Human Size and Reach or Object Size 49

Recognize Differences in Age, Height, Abilities 51

Provide Adjustable Details 52

Provide Alternate Fits 52

3-4 Safety: Protection from Accidental Harm 52

Use Nonslip Flooring 52

Avoid Sharp Edges Close to Human Contact 52

Provide Handrails and Guards When Necessary 53

Design Stairs Correctly 53

Mark Full-Height Glass 55

Avoid Single Steps 55

Avoid Slight Change of Level 55

Use Nontoxic Materials 55

3-5 Security: Protection from Intentional Harm 55

Use Locks, Detection, and Intrusion Alarms as Appropriate 56

Design Physical Barriers for the Level of Security Required 56

Use Electronic Surveillance When Required 56

Use Ballistic-Resistant Assemblies 56

Devise Space Plan for Supervision 57

3-6 Sustainability 58

Detail with Materials That Incorporate as Little Embodied Energy as Possible 58

Use Renewable Materials 59

Use Materials with High Recycled Content 59

When Possible, Use Products or Design Details That Can Reduce Energy Consumption 60

Use Local Materials 60

Use Materials with Low or No VOCs 60

Use Materials with Low Toxicity 60

Design Details and Select Materials to Minimize Moisture Problems 61

Use Durable Materials and Details 61

Design Details to Simplify Maintenance 61

Specify Materials and Design Details to Maximize Recycling Potential 61

Design Details for Reusability 62

3-7 Change and Relocatability 63

Design for Relocating the Detail with the Same User 63

Detail for the Same Function but with a Change in Users 63

Detail for a Change of Function of the Space with Different Users 64

3-8 Fire Resistance 64

Use Noncombustible Materials in Details 64

Limit the Amount of Flammable Materials 64 <p...