Housing and Interior Design, 11th Edition
By: Dr. Evelyn Lewis and Carolyn Turner Smith, Ph.D.Copyright: 2018
Subject: Interior Design
Grade Level: 9-12
- The revised Housing and Interior Design text introduces students to foundational principles and skills characteristic to housing and interiors professions. Aimed at high school students and courses, the text addresses both interior and exterior design and introduces students to the phases of the design process. Concepts include the historical, cultural, governmental, and technological factors that influence housing, along with a discussion of various architectural styles, reading floor plans and architectural documents, and space planning. Students learn about the processes, materials and finishes, construction basics, interior systems, and much more. The text also addresses green and sustainable design and universal design throughout.
- Content emphasizes the knowledge and skills students need for housing and interiors careers through the Architecture & Construction and the Arts, A/V Technology & Communications career clusters and pathways.
- The practical aspects of choosing housing, such as security, health, and safety, as well as costs and maintenance engage students with real-world applications.
- Students are encouraged to develop their housing and interior design skills through community service projects and FCCLA activities and competitive events.
- Correlated to FCS National Standards 3.0 for Area 11: Housing and Interior Design, AAFCS Pre-PAC competencies and credentials for Housing and Furnishings and Interior Design Fundamentals, as well as the YouScience® Industry Certifications Interior Design I and Interior Design II industry-recognized credentials.
Does your program incorporate soft skills development for students? Since every occupation needs these foundational skills, consider adding Soft Skills for the Workplace to your order. - Products & Prices 6-12 Education
- Table of Contents
- Unit 1: Housing—Human Factors and Influences1. The Human Need for Housing
2. Factors Influencing Housing
3. Decision Making and Housing Options
4. Sustainability and HousingUnit 2: The Built Environment and Space Planning5. Exterior Design Styles
6. Reading Architectural Plans
7. Space Planning and Functionality
8. Planning for Individual Spaces
9. Understanding Construction Basics
10. Interior Systems
11. Lighting Considerations
12. Selecting Appliances and Electronics
13. The Outdoor Living EnvironmentUnit 3: Fundamentals of Interior Design14. Elements of Design
15. Color in Design
16. Principles of DesignUnit 4: The Process of Interior Design17. The Process of Design
18. Design CommunicationUnit 5: Interior Surfaces, Materials, and Furnishings19. Textiles for Environments
20. Understanding Surface Materials
21. Furniture Styles and Window Treatments
22. Selection of Furnishings, Accessories, and ArtUnit 6: Housing Choices23. Acquiring Housing
24. Home Safety and Security
25. Maintaining a HomeUnit 7: Careers in Housing and Interiors26. Career Planning
27. Preparing for Career Success
28. Entrepreneurship for Housing and Interiors - The Look Inside images are for preview purposes only. The format of the actual product may vary from the images shown.
- Correlations
- FCS National Standards CorrelationsNational Standards (PDF, 235 KB)National StandardsArea of Study 11.0—Housing and Interior Design (PDF, 184 KB)OklahomaInterior Design – Grades 9‐12 (PDF, 153.68 KB)Pre-PAC CorrelationsHousing and Furnishings (PDF, 138 KB)Interior Design Fundamentals (PDF, 135 KB)TexasInterior Design (PDF, 371 KB)UtahInterior Design I, IIYouScience® Industry CertificationsInterior Design I (330) (PDF, 90 KB)Interior Design II (333) (PDF, 92 KB)
- About the Author(s)