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Construction and concept are not natural bedfellows so I explain basic construction principles and relationships of components. It is about how things come together. I propose a new word ‘Interadapt’ which is about what interior design does to a building. I describe two basic fixing relationships: fixing to structure and object to object. This involves structure to support systems; from doors to furniture; shelving and stairs. I ask the question of what is expressed simply to emphasise how important a contribution construction makes towards defining the character and concept of the final interior. I provide examples including the tricky element of glass, which deals with the notion of transparency. Sustainable construction is the ultimate goal in reducing the carbon footprint and reducing greenhouse gases. This means that we try and specify recyclable and renewable materials in building projects and minimise energy consumption and waste production. Green construction is clean, sustainable construction. It involves minimising any negative effects of building projects on the environment and communities, whilst making the finished structure as environmentally friendly as possible.
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Roland Ashcroft, Constriction for Interior Designers (Harlow, Longman Group Ltd., 1985) p. 1.
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. He was a designer in the post impressionist movement and also the main representative of Art Nouveau in the United Kingdom.
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Arne Emil Jacobsen, Hon. FAIA (1902–1971) was a Danish architect and designer. He is remembered for his contribution to architectural Functionalism as well as for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple but effective chair designs.
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Anthony Sully, Interior Design: Theory and Process (London, A&C Black, 2012), p. 172.
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For timber construction see: John Eastwick-Field and John Stillman, The Design and Practice of Joinery (London, The Architectural Press, 1958).
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Anthony Sully, designer of Glendower St Chapel conversion, Monmouth, Wales 2002.
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Anthony Sully, Interior Design: Theory and Process (London, A&C Black, 2012) p. 102.
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Tiiu Poldma, Taking up Space (New York, Fairchild Books, 2009) p. 69.
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John Pile, Interior Design (New York, Prentice Hall, 1995) pp. 131, 189.
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The Crystal Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851.
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Sir Joseph Paxton (1803–1865) was an English gardener, architect and Member of Parliament, best known for designing The Crystal Palace.
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Art Nouveau is considered a “total” art style, embracing architecture, graphic art, interior design, and most of the decorative arts including jewellery, furniture, textiles, household silver and other utensils and lighting, as well as the fine arts.
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The Arts and Crafts movement was an international design movement that flourished between 1860 and 1910, especially in the second half of that period, continuing its influence until the 1930s.
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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a German-American architect who taught at the Bauhaus.
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Sully, A. (2024). Construction Concept. In: Interior Design: Conceptual Basis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51410-4_4
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