Basics Interior Architecture 02: Context and Environment

Basics Interior Architecture 02: Context & Environment proposes a method of design based on the interpretation, evaluation and utilization of physical factors, such as light and orientation, the contextual issues of the urban form and the subject of sustainability. It examines the ways each of these factors influences the form of the interior. The text is supported by detailed studies of contemporary work, alongside activities and resources. Cover Title page Copyright Contents Introduction How to get the most out of this book The design process Introduction Properties of the existing site Specific site issues Analysis of the context Analysis of the environment Sustainability issues Context and the interior Introduction Location History + narrative External connections Threshold Visual connections Movement Environment and the interior Introduction Climate Light Temperature Orientation View/aspect Materials Sustainability and the existing interior Introduction Environmental awareness Resources Weather Recycling Found object Occupation Sustainability and the new interior Introduction Environmental awareness Resources Weather Recycling Found object Occupation Elements that control space Introduction Exterior control Interior control Glossary Acknowledgements Back Cover "Context + Environment examines the ways in which elements based both inside and outside of the host building can influence and affect the interior space. The book proposes a method of interpretation, evaluation and utilisation of physical factors, such as light and orientation, the contextual issues of the urban form and the subject of sustainability, and their influences on the design of the interior and the remodelling of the existing buildings."--Jacket __Basics Interior Architecture 02: Context & Environment__ proposes a method of design based on the interpretation, evaluation and utilization of physical factors, such as light and orientation, the contextual issues of the urban form and the subject of sustainability. It examines the ways each of these factors influences the form of the interior. Offers knowledge of interior design/interior architecture and insight into some of the principles and methods of professional interior architects. This work examines the ways in which elements based both inside and outside of the host building can influence and effect the interior space