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Week 5: Chapter 7- Walls

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  Chapter 7 Walls  In Chapter 7 we learned about interior wall finishes and when they are suitable, what the different types of walls are, how to design interior walls appropriate to their uses, and how to specify interior wall finishes in finish schedules and finish plans. This chapter on walls will discuss wall systems, how the wall assembly works as a unit, and the finish materials for walls. Chapter Notes:     Framing Systems  A wall may be framed in several different ways. The three main systems are stud walls, masonry or concrete bearing walls, and column and beam structural frame walls with infill. A new type of wall being used is the structural panel wall. Stud walls-  Stud walls can be built from either wood or light-gauge steel. These come in industry­standard sizes, with the most common being 2 inches by 4 inches or 2 inches by 6 inches. The standard spacing for wall studs is 12 inches on center, 16 inches on center, or 24 inches on cen...

Week 4: Chapter 3- Structural Systems

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  Chapter 3 Structural Systems  In Chapter 3 we learned about a building's basic structural system and how they work. we also learned about our role as designers in the structural aspect of a building. It was an interesting chapter because we had already learned most of this in Construction but it was cool to see it from more of an interior designer's perspective.  Chapter notes: Interior design is a distinct profession with specialized knowledge applied to the planning and design of interior environments that promote health, safety, and welfare while supporting and enhancing the human experience. Founded upon design and human behavior theories and research, interior designers apply evidence-based methodologies to identify, analyze, and synthesize information in generating holistic, technical, creative, and contextually appropriate design solutions. Interior design includes a scope of services which may include any or all of the following tasks: Project Management: Manage...