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  Week 5 blog - Walls  Framing Systems are intricate parts of a wall. Framing systems include Stud walls, Concrete and Masonry Bearing walls and Structural frame walls. Stud Walls are built from wood or light-gauge steel. Standard sizes for stud walls are 2x4 or 2x6. Standard spacing for studs is 12", 16"' or 24" on center. After framing sheathing plywood or OSB is added. OSB is less expensive than plywood. Both products contain adhesives and formaldehyde that are toxic. Concrete and Masonry Bearing Walls are made from brick, stone or reinforced cement. Challenges of concrete and masonry bearing walls include placement of electrical wiring, boxes and switches, penetrations of plumbing and HVAC, and attachment of interior finish materials and artwork.  Insulation is important when considering walls. Traditional materials used for insulation include cellulose, batt, and rigid. Alternative materials used for insulation include recycled paper, recycled blue jeans, natura...

  Week 4 blog - Structural Systems  It's important that Interior Designers recognize the building's structures and know when an engineer or architect is required on a project. Interior design encompasses the analysis, planning, design, documentation, and management of interior non-structural/non-seismic construction and alteration projects in compliance with applicable building design and construction, fire, life-safety, and energy codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines for the purpose of obtaining a building permit, as allowed by law. Qualified by means of education, experience, and examination, interior designers have a moral and ethical responsibility to protect consumers and occupants through the design of code-compliant, accessible, and inclusive interior environments that address well-being, while considering the complex physical, mental, and emotional needs of people.  Purpose of Structural Systems  To carry loads of a building and transfer them to the ...

  Week 3 Blog - Site Considerations and HAWAC Judson University   The processes of building design and construction are changing over time. It's important to consider the elements of the site as a designer and understand the details. The architect responsible for placing the building on the site. This process might include a landscape architect or civil engineer, and an interior designer who focuses on building a relationship to sun, prevailing winds, and how site appurtenances impacts energy use and natural daylight that enters the interior. How the Site Impacts the Interiors: Consider the Sun, wind, cold, rain, views, outdoor rooms, and glare. Glare is unwanted disruptive light coming from a source. Sunlight coming through the windows may cause glare on a computer or television screen. Solutions for glare may include: operable window treatments, interior and exterior light shelves or space planning solutions. When considering the wind, cold and rain, look at the location of ...

  Week 2 - Holistic Approach to Building Design and Construction  There have recently been some new ways of designing and building over the last decade with the introduction of BIM. This emphasizes a team approach and introduces other green building rating systems. This has lead to Theories of Sustainable Design: •The Natural Step To become a sustainable society we must eliminate our contributions to conditions that systematically undermine people's capacity to meet their basic needs •Ecological Design Integrating the built world and the natural world (Christopher Alexander and William McDonough-Hannover Principles) •Hannover Principles 1.Insist on rights of humanity and nature to co-exist 2.Recognize interdependence 3.Respect relationships between spirit and matter 4.Accept responsibility for the consequence of design 5.Create safe objects of long-term value 6.Eliminate the concept of waste 7.Rely of natural energy flows 8.Understand the limitations of design 9.Seek constan...