Interior Designer's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for the Design of Interiors [Paperback]

Pat Guthrie (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071439269 | ISBN-13: 978-0071439268 | Publication Date: May 21, 2004 | Edition: 2

This handy, one-stop answer book helps interior designers, decorators and architects come up with fast, on-the-spot design solutions by putting the latest codes and standards, costs, materials and specification information at their fingertips. It includes materials and specification checklists for fast and easy interior design decisions and solutions. The content organization follows the logical progression of the design process. It describes updated unit costs for furnishings, fixtures, and other interior components and systems.

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thorough home maintenance manual...professional season checklist systems...enable...homeowner to identify problems...and...understand...long-term need for routine maintenance -- Renovation & Decor, Oct. 2004

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Handy on-the-job answers
Architect Pat Guthrie's convenient pocket reference helps interior designers, decorators, and architects create workable, on-the-spot design solutions by putting the latest codes and standards, costs, materials, and specification information at their fingertips. Completely updated for the latest code changes, this new Interior Design Portable Handbook features:

* Comprehensive reference information in a pocket-sized guide
* Materials and specifications checklists that make interior design decisions lightning-fast and easy
* Coverage of the entire process, from initial planning and estimating through design and construction/installation
* Quick reference to applicable codes and the latest standards, including the IBC and NFPA
* CSI MasterFormat® organization that follows the job step by step
* Updated unit costs for furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and other interior components and systems
* Many examples and design details illustrating key techniques and procedures

The Interior Design Portable Handbook provides just the right level of detail to help you with everyday design challenges. Perfect for in-the-field estimating as well as licensing exam prep, it is an indispensable, time-saving tool.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 535 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition (May 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071439269
• ISBN-13: 978-0071439268
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable!!, September 1, 2009

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Passionate About Design "ID student" (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interior Designer's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for the Design of Interiors (Paperback)

Don't let the compactness of this book fool you. As a student of Interior Design, this little handbook is invaluable to me! The quick reference material is detailed yet concise. It has everything from basic space planning layouts to building codes. There are even notes pages at the end of each section so you can add on to your little handbook. It's like having textbooks from 5 different classes compiled in one little, easy to carry book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It has great information, September 27, 2007

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B. Garcia "undergrad student" (IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Interior Designer's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for the Design of Interiors (Paperback)

The handbook provides great information for any drafting classes and more information that you can use out in the field of Design

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting!, February 7, 2010

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Ocean Sparkle "Interior Design and Art Histor... (Central Coast, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Interior Designer's Portable Handbook: First-Step Rules of Thumb for the Design of Interiors (Paperback)

Great little book. I love the way the CSI codes are included. The only reason that I withheld one star was because I know that some of the information is out of date. With that being said, it's great to have a little volume of facts to carry with you. Of course, check your facts (codes, pricing, etc.) and you'll be fine. Perhaps the author should come up with a subscription system in a loose-leaf jacket to keep the info. current? As an ID student, I find the book very helpful and easy to use. Quite nice - buy it!