Interior Detailing and Building Systems
ARCH X 467.27B
This course deals with the basic construction and materials of both commercial and residential buildings.
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What you can learn.
- Learn about heating, air-conditioning, electrical wiring, and plumbing
- Understand basic construction of commercial and residential buildings
- Identify necessary components, connections, and mechanical systems
About this course:
The architecture of a structure and its building systems must be considered in the interior design process in order to meet functional and aesthetic criteria. This course deals with the basic construction and materials of both commercial and residential buildings and the process through which a building passes from concept to move-in. This includes components; connections; the mechanical systems necessary for heating, air-conditioning, electrical wiring, and plumbing; and the drawings required for professional interior design practice.
Prerequisites
All courses through the fifth quarter in the Interior Design Certificate (see curriculum sequence). INA Graduate Standing. This is a required course in the Master of Interior Architecture degree program.