<DIV><p>In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. <I>The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book </I>collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry. You’ll also find interviews with top practitioners drawn across the field of interior design.</p><p>—<B>Fundamentals </B>provides a step-by-step overview of an interiors project, describing the scope of professional services, the project schedule, and the design and presentation tools used by designers.</p><p>—<B>Space </B>examines ways of composing rooms as spatial environments while speaking to functional and life-safety concerns.</p><p>—<B>Surface</B> identifies options in color, material, texture, and pattern, while addressing maintenance and performance issues.</p><p>—<B>Environments</B> looks at aspects of interior design that help create a specific mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound and smell.</p><p>—<B>Elements</B> describes the selection and specification of furniture and fixtures, as well as other components essential to an interior environment, such as artwork and accessories.</p><p>—<B>Resources</B> gathers a wealth of useful data, from sustainability guidelines to online sources for interiors-related research.</p></div>