Faculty of Architecture & Design
Major: Interior Design
COURSE SYLLABUS
Commercial Design
Short Description
This course deals mainly with the implementation of design concepts
in the public sector. These include retail, cafés, restaurants, Shops, Stores,
Healthcare and hair salons. Students are also encouraged to develop their
knowledge in materials, wall treatments and finishes.
The course will cover advanced commercial Illustrational computer graphics
software and techniques. Technological and conceptual development are an
important consideration for grades. Professional level work ethic will be employed.
Student’s Copy
course syllabus is provided to each student registered in this course. It should be kept secure and retained for future use.
I. Course Information
1. Course Title : Commercial Interior Design
2. Course Code : 1013103
3. Credit Hours : 3
4. Prerequisite : 1012102
5. Co-requisite : None
2. Instructor Information
1. Instructor : Dr. Abuhani Ahmad
2. Office : Head of Interior Design Department Building 6500 5th Floor
3. Phone :
4. Email : abusliman@yahoo.com
5. Office Hours : Su: 1-4, Mo: 9-12, Tu: 1-4, We: 9-12, Th: 1-4
3. Class Time and Place
1. Class Days and Time : Su/Tu/Th: 11, 00- 13, 00
2. Class Location : Faculty Main Building 6510
3. Lab Days and Time : Su/Tu/Th: 11, 00- 13, 00
4. Lab Location : Building No: 6 6605
4. Course Policies
University regulations are applied to this course, regarding Class Attendance; Punctuality, Exam, Makeup Exams; Absence with permission; Penalties for Cheating; and Policies for Assignment and Projects. Students Should be aware of all those in addition to other rules and regulations.
5. Resources
Required Text(s):
The Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning By
Julius Panero, Martin Zelnik, Joseph De Chiara
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill 1991 | 100 Pages | ISBN: 0070162999 | PDF | 107 MB
The Time-Saver Standard for Interior Design. Free up time for creativity with this all-in-one guide to hour- and money-saving interior design shortcuts, plus thousands of pieces of well-organized information to make your job easier. Time-Saver Standards for Interior Design and Space Planning makes decision-making simple--and implementation even easier. In this book's jam-packed 1000 pages, you'll get: guides to choosing colors, furnitures, and lighting; top-scale drawings from top designers; dozens of usable details; list of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical options; plantscaping and signage choices; data for both residential and commercial structures; layouts and clearance 1200 illustration; and much, much more.
Reference Books:
Dunne P. M, Lusch R, F. and Carver J. R. (2010) Retailing. 6th edition. South-Western College.
Martin P. (2010) Store Presentation and Design 3, RSD Publishing Inc.
Martin P. (2010) Green Retail Design, ST Media Group International Inc.
Negen B. and Negen S. (2006) Marketing Your Retail Store in the Internet Age, Wiley.
Piotrowski, Christine, Designing Commercial Interiors, John Wiley, New York, 1999.
Lynne Mesher, "Basics Interior Design: Retail
Design"
Ava Publishing | 2010 | ISBN: 2940411220, 2940439494 | 184 pages | PDF | 13,9
MB
Basics Interior Design: Retail Design is a comprehensive guide to creating successful retail spaces that offer an enticing spatial experience to customers. By its very nature, retail design occupies a position at the cutting edge of interior design, constantly innovating itself to stay competitive. This book discusses the retail space in relation to its environment, and introduces methods of manipulating space and objects to create an exciting commercial interior. It is illustrated throughout with up-to-the-minute examples and case studies.
