ID 3510 - Building Structures + Systems

Credits: 3

This junior-level course examines the integration of building structural methods and materials with building and environmental systems as they relate to interior design practice. Emphasis is on understanding and illustrating building construction in compliance with building and life safety codes. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand typical construction materials, methods, and systems, as well as experimental and sustainable alternatives; utilize primary reference sources for specific building systems and materials; and produce a set of residential construction documents within the context of graphic standards in the industry.

Prerequisites: ID 2530 - Building Codes + Regulations and ID 2710 - Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Notes: (Formerly ID 3750)

Course Learning Outcomes:
Interior Design learning outcomes are governed by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Professional Standards found at https://accredit-id.org/professional-standards/. Each course in the RMCAD Interior Design program addresses multiple CIDA standards.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate understanding of, and proficiency in, the following CIDA standards. Levels of proficiency appropriate to each course are defined in the course rubric.

2. Global Perspective for Design.
5. Collaboration.
6. Communication.
7. Professionalism and Business Practice.
11. Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, and Finish Materials.
12. Environmental Systems and Controls.
13. Interior Construction and Building Systems.
14. Regulations.

Required Textbooks:
Building Construction Illustrated, 5th Edition - ISBN: 9781118458341