TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ballast,David Kent
TI  - Interior design reference manual: everything you need to know to pass the NCIDQ exam 
SN  - 9781591264279
AV  - NK 2116.5 .B35 2013
PY  - 2013///]
CY  - Belmont, California
PB  - Professional Publications, Inc.
KW  - National Council for Interior Design Qualification (U.S.)
KW  - Examinations
KW  - Study guides
KW  - Interior decorators
KW  - Examinations, questions, etc
KW  - Interior decoration
KW  - Study and teaching
KW  - United States
N1  - "NCIDQ Certificate No. 9425."; "The Power to Pass."; "Comprehensive IDFX, IDPX, and Practicum Review" -- Cover; Previous edition: 2010; Includes bibliographical references (pages xxxix-xlvi) and index; Topic 1: Design concepts and programming. Developing design concepts ; Elements of design ; Principles of design ; Programming ; Site analysis ; Information analysis and synthesis. -- Topic 2: Design constraints. Building regulations and codes ; Means of egress ; Barrier-free design ; Sustainable design. -- Topic 3: Building systems and construction. Interior construction ; Structural systems ; Mechanical and electrical systems ; Acoustics ; Lighting ; Finishes ; Architectural woodwork. -- Topic 4: Research, analysis, and selection of products and details. Cost estimating and budgeting ; Sourcing and researching manufacturers' information for FF&E ; Selection of materials, finishes, and furnishings ; Analysis of products and details. -- Topic 5: Communication and documentation. Communication methods ; Measurement and drafting ; Construction drawings ; Construction specifications ; Furniture and furnishings documents and procurement. -- Topic 6: Project and business management. Owner-designer agreements ; Project management ; Pre-design ; Bidding and negotiation of contracts ; Contract administration ; Construction and FF& E contracts ; Interior design business practices
ER  -