Interior Design B- Unit 3: Tools of the Trade
Match each flooring with its average cost.
$2.50/square foot: linoleum $3.50/square foot: carpet $4.00/square foot: travertine $5.50/square foot: laminate $8.00/square foot: wood
Why is lighting an important aspect of interior design? Select all that apply.
0.67 of 1 It can highlight architectural features of a space. It can change the entire look and feel of a space.
What could Sasha install on a window if she wants to use a hard window treatment? Select all that apply.
0.67 of 1 blinds shutters
Which are types of building codes used in residential, commercial, and mobile design? Select all that apply.
0.67 of 1 electrical codes mechanical codes
Lesson 15
Floors and Their Coverings
Why might a school choose to install resilient flooring? Select all that apply.
It reduces noise. It is affordable. It is easy to clean.
Lesson 12
Lights and Lighting
Lesson 11
Residential, Commercial, and Mobile Interior Design
What is one way that hard and soft window treatments are alike?
They can both be functional and visually enhancing.
Lesson 14
Walls and Their Coverings
What question might a designer ask when considering the flooring of a building? Select all that apply.
What is the desired comfort level? What level of durability is required? What materials are needed to install the flooring?
Why is it important to comply with industry codes with regard to finishing walls?
XXX If a textile wall finish does not meet building codes, it poses an installation risk. XXX If a textile wall finish does not meet building codes, it poses a stability risk.
Ellen is remodeling the interior of an old home. What harmful wall finish might need to be removed to follow proper building codes?
XXX load-bearing walls XXX passementerie
Match each term with the correct definition.
a divider that separates an interior into rooms or areas: partition wall a partition wall that does not reach the ceiling: partial wall a flat piece of material that attaches to a wall frame to create a wall: wall panel a wall on the inside of a structure: interior wall a wall on the outside of a structure: exterior wall
Building codes ensure that walls have _[blank]_. Which best completes the sentence?
adequate strength and stiffness to support the surrounding structure
What is the definition of a window treatment?
any material placed over or around a window
Due to its weight and bulk, which type of wall finish can be the most difficult to install?
cladding
Which of the following types of building codes relates to hard window treatments?
codes specifying when cordless blinds are required
Which type of design project is typically larger and more complex than others?
commercial buildings
What types of materials are commonly used in soft window treatments? Select all that apply.
cotton linen synthetics
Which describes ways to finish a wall? Select all that apply.
covering coating cladding
Match each type of soft window treatment with its description.
drapes: thick fabric panels that hang from the top of the window, often to the floor curtains: thinner fabric panels that hang from the top of the window at varying lengths. valances: decorative fabric coverings over the top of the window shades: solid length of fabric that is sewn into blinds
Match each type of lighting code with the correct description.
emergency lighting codes: ensure that people can find their way out of a building in the event of a power outage luminaire codes: ensure that lighting fixtures are fire-tested to meet safety requirements ADA-compliance codes: ensure that the lighting plan gives consideration to disabled persons sustainable lighting codes: ensure that the lighting plan is energy-efficient
If Ryan wants to choose a specialization in commercial design, which types of projects could his career focus on? Select all that apply.
entertainment projects hospitality projects government projects
Which wall material is more expensive than most other materials?
glass
Which factors are important to keep in mind when selecting lighting for residential spaces? Select all that apply.
how to create lighting that is functional for the client's needs how to incorporate windows to provide ambient light how to use artificial light that is energy-efficient
What should be considered when selecting lighting for a mobile space?
how to make a small space feel larger
Match each specialty with the correct design domain.
kitchen specialist: residential design government projects: commercial design prefabricated structure design: mobile design
Which lighting material does every light fixture need?
light bulb
Match each design project with the correct type of codes to be used.
moving electrical outlets in a residential design: codes about ground fault circuit interrupters creating a design for a public commercial building: codes about handicap accessibility requirements designing the walls in a prefabricated home: codes about wind and seismic activity
Fringe, cords, tassels, beads are all examples of what?
passementerie
Which of the following factors can increase the cost of flooring installation? Select all that apply.
placing the flooring in an intricate pattern removing an existing floor before installation cleaning up remaining debris after completion
What should be considered when selecting window treatments? Select all that apply.
privacy style efficiency
Which type of lighting fixture is installed flush with the ceiling and does not stick out?
recessed lighting
Match each term with the correct definition.
residential building: any home designed for people to live in commercial building: any space used by the public mobile building: a transportable structure designed to be movable
Which light feature could a designer use to naturally light a space?
skylight
A designer considers what specific jobs the client will be performing before selecting lights for the interior. Which type of lighting is the designer taking into consideration?
task lighting
Jocelyn is designing a home remodel that includes all new flooring. Which aspects of the flooring are subject to building codes? Select all that apply.
the number of joists to be used the thickness of the subfloor
What is the purpose of a partial wall?
to create separate spaces that still feel connected
Why might a designer need to comply with building codes for hard window treatments?
to ensure that motorized blinds and shades meet all electrical safety requirements
Why might a designer need to comply with building codes for soft window treatments?
to ensure that the fabric used in public spaces is flame retardant
What is often the goal when lighting commercial spaces?
to light a large amount of space in an efficient way
Lesson 13
to make a building ADA-compliant
Why do designers need to comply with lighting codes? Select all that apply.
to obtain a permit to complete their work to make a building ADA-compliant
Why should building codes be followed when installing floors? Select all that apply.
to prevent structural damage to avoid a potential fire hazard to obtain a construction permit
What types of materials are commonly used in hard window treatments? Select all that apply.
wood vinyl metal