Lecture 1: Architecture vs. Interior Design Flashcards
concept
holds the design together and dictates the next move
What’s the difference between architecture and interior design?
one doesn’t exist without the other; architecture works with a bigger scale/topography, interior design works with human scale
Interior design focuses on the _____ of the site.
views
northern light vs. southern light
northern: most even, most diffused
southern: most direct sun, hard to control
sustainability
comfort and climate working together
acoustics
controlling sounds
loadbearing wall
extends to partition
non-loadbearing wall
not really holding anything up
LEED
leadership in energy and environmental design
What are the factors in choosing materials?
determines the lifespan of a building
climate
function
flammability
natural vs. artificial (depending on concept)
What is the primary responsibility of an interior designer?
to protect the health, safety, and welfare of humans
sequence
arrival, departure, journey
