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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. The NCIDQ Interior Design Reference Manual includes content updated for the current 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-current NCIDQ Exams. Qpractice uses the Interior Design Reference Manual as 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, as used for the current exams.

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) 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) 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) 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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