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Interior Design Reference Manual, 7th Edition

NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual, 7th Edition

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Comprehensive review for the NCIDQ IDFX, IDPX, and PRAC Exams. This new version of the NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual includes updated content for the 2021 NCIDQ Exams. Includes study group support for Qpractice members with an active subscription.

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The NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual is revised and includes updated content for the 2021 NCIDQ Exams. Qpractice uses the Interior Design Reference Manual for the NCIDQ Exam for one option for the required textbook in our prep courses for all exam sections as a comprehensive overview of all NCIDQ Exam Sections in a single book.

Review all knowledge areas for all three sections of the NCIDQ Exam, updated to include IBC 2018.

Topics include Design Concepts and Programming; Design Constraints, Building Systems, and Construction; Research, Analysis, and Selection of Products and Details; Communication and Documentation; and Project and Business Management. See Table of Contents below.

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Comprehensive review for the NCIDQ IDFX, IDPX, and Practicum Exams.
Published by: PPI, A Kaplan Company
Date Published: 06/18/2021
Edition: Seventh Edition
ISBN: 9781591268383
Available in: Ebook Paperback

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Table of Contents

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

INTRODUCTION

How to Use This Book

About the NCIDQ Exam

About the Council and the NCIDQ Certificate

How to Register for the Exam

Taking the NCIDQ Exam

What to Do After the Exam

HOW SI UNITS ARE USED IN THIS BOOK

CODES AND REFERENCES USED IN THIS BOOK

Codes and Standards

References

RECOMMENDED READING

TOPIC 1: DESIGN CONCEPTS AND PROGRAMMING

1 DEVELOPING DESIGN CONCEPTS

Design Theory

Social and Cultural Influences

Psychological and Social Influences

2 ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

Form

Scale

Color

Texture

Pattern

Light

3 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Balance

Harmony and Unity

Rhythm

Emphasis and Focus

Contrast and Variety

Proportion

4 PROGRAMMING

The Programming Process

Human Factors

Information Gathering

5 SITE ANALYSIS

Due Diligence Site Investigation

Sustainable Design

6 INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS

Program Analysis

Design Concepts

Components of a Design Concept

Determining and Representing Space Relationships

Space Planning

Format of Preliminary Design Drawings

TOPIC 2: DESIGN CONSTRAINTS

7 BUILDING REGULATIONS AND CODES

Building Regulations

Testing and Material Standards

Fire-Resistive Standards

Classification Based on Occupancy

Classification Based on Construction Type

Fire Detection and Suppression

Other Requirements

Fireplaces

Environmental Regulations

Zoning and Building Use

Definitions

8 MEANS OF EGRESS

The Egress System

Occupant Load

Required Number of Exits

Common Path of Egress Travel

Arrangement and Width of Exits

Corridors

Doors

Stairways

Residential Exiting

Permitting and Contracting Processes

Definitions

9 BARRIER-FREE DESIGN

Accessible Routes

Doorways

Plumbing Fixtures and Toilet Rooms

Floor Surfaces

Ramps and Stairs

Protruding Objects

Detectable Warnings

Signage and Alarms

Telephones

Elevators

Seating

Universal Design

10 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Building Rating Systems

Product Certification

Materials

Energy Efficiency

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality Standards

Hazardous Material Mitigation

Recycling and Reuse

Regulations and Industry Standards Related to Sustainability

Environmental and Wellness Attributes

Definitions

TOPIC 3: BUILDING SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION

11 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

Partitions

Doors and Interior Glass

Ceilings

Ornamental Metals

Finish Carpentry

Stairs

Vertical and Horizontal Transport

Signage and Wayfinding

12 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS

Types of Structural Systems

Loads on Buildings

Building Movement

Floor Penetrations

Fire-Resistance Ratings

Residential and Small Commercial Structural Systems

Graphic Representation of Structural Elements

Roof Types

Definitions

13 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Fire Protection and Life Safety

Security

Definitions

14 ACOUSTICS

Fundamentals of Sound

Sound Transmission

Sound Absorption

Sound Control

15 LIGHTING

Definitions

Light Sources

Lighting Types

Lighting Design

16 FINISHES

Flooring

Wall Finishes

Window Treatments

Fabric Quantity Calculations

17 ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

Lumber and Veneers for Architectural Woodwork

Types of Solid-Stock Lumber Cutting

Types of Veneer Cuts

Joinery Details

Cabinetwork

Paneling

Laminates

Standing and Running Trim

Moisture Content and Shrinkage

Millwork Finishes

Solid Surfacing

Quartz Surfacing

Fire Ratings of Architectural Woodwork

Ecological Concerns

TOPIC 4: RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND SELECTION OF PRODUCTS AND DETAILS

18 COST ESTIMATING AND BUDGETING

Cost Influences

Other Costs

Methods of Estimating

Cost Information

Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

Value Engineering

19 SOURCING AND RESEARCHING MANUFACTURERS’ INFORMATION FOR FF&E

How to Research

FF&E Research Needs

Information Sources

20 SELECTION OF MATERIALS, FINISHES, AND FURNISHINGS

Material and Finish Selection

Selection of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment

Selection of Furniture Fabrics

Selecting Fabrics

Standards

Integration of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment

21 ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTS AND DETAILS

Reviewing Design Details

Researching Products

TOPIC 5: COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

22 COMMUNICATION METHODS

Scale

Orthographic Drawings

Axonometric Drawings

Oblique Drawings

Perspective Drawings

Models

Communicating the Program

Client Presentations

Communicating Recommendations for Materials and Furnishings

23 MEASUREMENT AND DRAFTING

Methods of Field Measuring and Recording

Determining Total Required Area

Drafting of Construction Drawings

Coordination with the Consultant’s Drawings

Reference Systems

Drawing Symbols

Building Information Modeling

24 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

Organization of Construction Drawings

Contents of Construction Drawings

25 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Organization of the Project Manual

Types of Specifications

Organization of the Technical Sections

Specification Writing Guidelines

Coordination with the Construction Drawings

26 FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS DOCUMENTS AND PROCUREMENT

Furniture Drawings

Furniture and Furnishings Standards

Furniture Specifications

Coordination with Industry

TOPIC 6: PROJECT AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

27 OWNER-DESIGNER AGREEMENTS

Basic Elements of a Contract

Scope of Basic Interior Design Services

Additional Services

Owner’s Responsibilities

Project Cost

Professional Fees

Post-Occupancy Evaluations

Sustainable Projects Exhibit

28 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Management Responsibilities

Project Quality Control

Scheduling

Coordination

Follow-Up

29 PRE-DESIGN

Pre-Design Work

Construction Delivery Methods

30 BIDDING AND NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACTS

Bidding Procedures

Bidding Documents

Cost Control

Negotiation

31 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Contract Administration

Project Closeout

Post-Occupancy Evaluation

32 CONSTRUCTION AND FF&E CONTRACTS

Methods of Completing Interior Design Projects

Owner-Vendor Agreement

Owner-Contractor Agreement

General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment

General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

Supplementary Conditions of the Contract

33 INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS PRACTICES

Business Structures

Insurance

Financial Management

Business Issues

Legal Issues

Business Development

Trade Sources

Professional Ethics

Professional Development After Licensing

APPENDIX

INDEX

NCIDQ Exam Blueprints

NCIDQ IDFX Blueprints (exam content) The Interior Design Fundamentals Exam (IDFX) for 2021 tests your knowledge of:

  1. Programming and Site Analysis 10%
  2. Relationship between Human Behavior and the Designed Environment 10%
  3. Design Communication Techniques 10%
  4. Life Safety and Universal Design 20%
  5. Interior Building Finishes and Materials 10%
  6. Technical Specifications for Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment and Lighting 15%
  7. Construction Drawings, Schedules, and Specifications 20%
  8. Professional Development and Ethics 5%

NCIDQ IDPX Blueprints The Interior Design Professional Exam (IDFX) for 2021 tests your knowledge of:

  1. Project Assessment and Sustainability 15%
  2. Project Process, Roles, and Coordination 15%
  3. Professional Business Practices 10%
  4. Code Requirements, Laws, Standards, and Regulations 20%
  5. Integration with Building Systems and Construction 15%
  6. Integration of Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment 10%
  7. Contract Administration 15%

NCIDQ PRAC Blueprint The Practicum Exam (PRAC) for 2021 tests your application of knowledge regarding:

  1. Programming, Planning, and Analysis 15%
  2. Code Requirements, Laws, Standards, and Regulations 30%
  3. Integration with Building Systems and Construction 25%
  4. Contract Documents 30%

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