INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Module 1 Warp Up Module 1 Design Process: Building systems of an off-grod house

Interior Design
Similar to all other design processes, interior design involves:
• Understanding the condition (emphathy)
• Problem Identification (Problem definition)
• Ideation (solution generation)
• Solution prototyping
• Solution testing
• Design Finalization

Interior design requires relevant understanding of building

systems that help make the interior space a convenient space
for users’ activities and safety. This includes:
• Building skin and surfaces that define the interior space
• Structural system
• Electrical system
• Sanitary system
• Mechanical system

There are elements of the above assembly that form part of All design starts with understanding the situation, assuming
the interior space, some of which we call as fixtures, which the place of the users and understanding their behavior
make the use of the space convenient. These fixtures function and needs. All design processes end with a set of solutions
mainly with the operation of the rest of the utility system such to respond to the needs of the situation, primarily of the
as the utility lines, which sometimes for the safety of users need users.
to be concealed withing wall, ceiling or floor cavities. All these MCLMG
systems, are involved, one way or another with interior design.
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Module 1 Warp Up
Anthropometrics, Ergonomics and Proxemics
Anthropometrics and ergonomics are employed mainly to
ensure that the users’ safety, circulation, activities and
spatial function are no impeded in space. Spaces may be
rendered irrelevant or useless when anthropometrics and
ergonomics are not employed.
Anthropometrics is the employment of measurement and
dimensions of spatial and architectural elements based on
human appendages and form. Shelving, railing, steps, hall
widths are designed based on the human measurements.
Ergonomics is a discipline that utilizes the human form, grip,
posture snd movement in the creation of an artifact or
man-made objects that answers to a specific need.
Cabinet handles, knobs, grab-bars are ergonomically
designed and installed based on human hand-grip. Proxemics on the other hand is based on human-to-human
interaction within a space. Designers likewise consider the
Minimum and maximum dimensions have been set as basis placement of objects based on the human-to-human activities
for certain measurements are a result of anthropometrics that takes place in a space.
and ergonomics.
Dining spaces for private residences are more personal than
Always consider Universal access and design in every office cafeteria dining spaces based on proxemics. Even
application of anthropometrics and ergonomics for hallways within private homes tend to have a more personal
architecture and interior design. All space must be able to dimension compared to other spaces.
accommodate all people with varying abilities and
disabilities. Be familiar with the most common dimensions used in design
that involves anthropometrics, ergonomics and proxemics.MCLMG
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Module 1 Warp Up Module 1 Design Process:

Anthropometrics, Ergonomics and Proxemics
Try to answer the following questions:
What is the typical height of a stairs’ railing?
• What is minimum stair width for a residential space?
What is the typical height of a grab rail?
• What is the minimum stair width for a semi-public space?
What is the typical height of a door knob?
• What closet shelf height is best assigned for underwear?
What is the typical height of a light switch?
• What closet shelf height is best assigned for shoes?
What is the minimum hallway width for a private residential
• What is the ideal slope for a ramp for people on
space?
wheelchair?
What is the minimum hallway width for a communal or
• What are the ideal heights for window sill?
semi-public space?
• What are is ideal height and minimum frame dimensions
Should the railing height for adults be the same for children?
for a vanity mirror?
What is the minimum shower stall width?
• What is the ideal height of a wall lamp?
That is the ideal height for a Filipino kitchen countertop?
• What is the ideal height for a closet hanger rail?
What is the ideal height for a cooking countertop? Should
• What are the standard bed dimensions and height?
this be the same as the height for kitchen sink countertop?
How about for a food preparation countertop? • What are the standard dining table dimensions? What is
the ideal table perimeter length for each seat in a
What should be the height of the highest regular-use shelf
dining table?
for a kitchen above a counter?
• What are the ideal placements of cabinet handles?
What is the most appropriate railing shape (section)
What are the ideal series of shelf heights for a closet?
What are the ideal series of shelf heights beside an office MCLMG
work space?
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Lighting Try to answer the following questions:

Interior lighting makes use of both natural (day-time) and • What is the ideal light temperature for bedrooms?
artificial sources. With natural sources, there are instances • What is the ideal light temperature for an office work desk?
that it includes glare management as well as light diffusion • When do we use down-cast lights?
towards large interior surfaces for controlled illumination.
When properly controlled, natural illumination, though limited • When do we use wall or ceiling wash lighting?
to daytime, is the ideal illumination because the light • What is cove lighting?
temperature is usually balanced. • When do we use spot lighting?
Artificial illumination requires a good understanding of the • When do we use diffusers?
illumination power of the lamp to be used. This is usually
measure in lux or lumens per square meter. In creating an • Is light temperature important in accent lighting?
illumination scheme (lighting scheme) designers must be • Are up-lights ideal for vanity mirror areas? How about
guided by: down-lights?
• Activities in a space (spatial function) • Can we use lighting fixtures are room accents?
• Area of the space • Do most countertops require lighting specific to it?
• Required illumination per are based on the activities • Do most dining table require general illumination on top of
• Ideal light temperature (warm, neutral, cool) it?

• Type of lamp to be used • Can pendant light/s at corners provide accent lighting?

The most efficient lamp for interior are the LED bulbs and trips • Are paintings meant to be lit with only spot lighting?
and fluorescent T8 and T5, based on illumination and energy • Should we place light switches by the bedside?
consumption. • Should we place light switches for security lights by the
Be familiar with typical illumination requirement for different bed-side? MCLMG
type of spaces.
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Module 1D- Colors
Color
Try to answer the following questions:
We use color to create the visual impact we want users to • What are the ideal colors for dining space?
experience while using a space. An interior color scheme is
therefore anchored on: • What are the ideal colors for a kitchen?
• Spatial function • What are the ideal colors for a bedroom?
• Activities of users • What are the ideal colors for an office space?
• Users’ association and symbolism associated with specific
• What are the ideal colors for a library reading room?
colors
• Strength of stimuli colors exert to users (red being strongest, • What are the ideal colors for a gym workout room?
indigo being weakest) • If your client requests for red to be used for a specific
We use colors in spatial design in order to: space, what will be your set of principles for using red?
• Articulate surfaces What will be the other harmonious colors you need to
• Create/simulate application of certain design principles combine with red in order to create:
• Create a specific visual stimuli for users
∙ An analogous harmonious pallet?
• Enhance way finding by color coding
Be familiar with the different meanings people attribute to color, ∙ A split complementary harmonious palette?
including some cultural connotations. ∙ A complementary harmonious pallet?
All color schemes need to be a harmonious pallet. We often rely • Should materials be part of your color scheme
on the harmonious colors we can derive from Goethe’s color considerations?
wheel in setting a harmonious pallet based on the triadic,
• When do you use white?
complementary, split complementary, double split
complementary and analogous color combinations. Nature is • What is a good contrasting color for pale warm blue?
also a good reference for creating a harmonious color pallet.
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