Interior Architecture

WHY LEARN INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE ?

To be a successful and well rounded interior designer, you have to combine both the skills of an interior architect and the ones from an interior decorator. In this course you will be taught the technical and architectural aspects of interior design  and will be shown how to apply ergonomics and space planning principles in a variety of interior design contexts.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS COURSE:

You will develop and apply skills on the following:

• Building elements and construction
• Space planning & design principles
• Living - dining
• Sleeping - wardrobe
• Kitchen design principles
• Kitchen planning
• Bathroom design principles
• Bathroom planning

A GLIMPSE INTO THE INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE COURSE CONTENT :

The course has been developed by Insight teachers and follows the on-campus curriculum. It combines a selection of tutorials, inspirational images, videos and quizzes. 

A tutorial snapshot / Your body as the best measuring tool

Remember that perception of space is based on body size (Ergonomics). Different size spaces suit different size people: one person’s claustrophobic box is another’s cosy nest. 

Ergonomics (from the Greek word ergon meaning work, and nomoi meaning natural laws), is the science of refining the design of products to optimize them for human use.

Rather than working exclusively in plan and asking the question ‘is the access adequate?’ take steps to visualize the situation for yourself and use a tape measure to confirm the dimensions required

An exercise example / Spot the planning mistakes

ASSIGNMENT AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION :

In order to obtain your Certificate of Completion students will have to submit a digital copy of the following assignment :

• A  hand-drawn kitchen floor plan complete with an elevation.
• A hand-drawn bathroom floor plan.

Students will receive a marked digital copy of their assignments with constructive comments from the teacher.