Interior Design (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

John F. Pile (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0810934639 | ISBN-13: 978-0810934634 | Publication Date: February 1, 1995 | Edition: 2

All types of interior design - residential, commercial and institutional - are explored in this volume. An expanded edition, it utilizes the best design solutions of the present to address and anticipate challenges designers face as they enter the 21st century.

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From Library Journal

Pile (design, Pratt Inst., Brooklyn) here updates his comprehensive Interior Design (LJ 8/88), which has become a standard text for interior design courses. Bridging the gap between how-to home decorator books and those that are architecturally oriented, Pile covers design basics, such as planning, building materials, color, lighting, and ergonomics; design history from the ancient world to deconstructivism; and design as a profession, including discussions of legal requirements, computerization, and social responsibility. Throughout, the well-written text is complemented by over 700 photographs, charts, and plans. Equally valuable as a resource for professionals and amateurs, Pile's second edition is essential for most libraries.?Gayle A. Williamson, formerly with Fashion Inst. of Design & Merchandising Lib., Los Angeles
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"Equally valuable as a resource for professionals and amateurs." -Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 584 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810934639
• ISBN-13: 978-0810934634
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.9 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,071,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, November 28, 2000

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SueP "Designing1" (Centerbrook, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interior Design (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I bought "Interior Design" when I was a design student and found it indispensible. This book outlines every aspect of interior design including residential, corporate, and hospitality. Unlike many design manuals its information and photographs are timeless. I am now a design professional and still find John Pile's book to be helpful to me. For anyone planning a career, working in the field or simply considering the leap this book is well worth the investment. For those who plan to take the NCIDQ (Design) Exam this book is recommended reading and a worthwhile purchase.

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone, December 23, 2002

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This review is from: Interior Design (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I am not in school for Interior Design but I am very interested in learning more about it. This book was great for me because it provided a very complete overview of many areas of interior design. It addresses many issues at a high level such as color theory, the psychological impact of design on people, information about interior design for different types of spaces (home, office etc...). This book is very much a text book. If you are in design school or serious about wanting to know more about interior design in general this is a great book to start with and use as a reference.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interior Design, November 17, 2004

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This review is from: Interior Design (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is without a doubt, the best book for Interior Design students. Of all the books on this subject that I own, this is the one I turn to most often for reference. If you have no other book in your reference library, you must have this one.