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  Weekly Summary:  In this week's readings we took an in-depth look into the realm of flooring and all the intricacies that surround it ranging from different flooring materials, different flooring techniques and practices of installation, and the importance of flooring in a structure and how it pertains to us as interior designers.  Flooring is usually the top and finished layer to a system of different levels that make up the floor as a whole. Constructing the floor usually begins with laying out a set of floor joists across the axial width of the structure to provide support to the paneling above. Joints are usually hung by metal joist hangers usually spanning anywhere from twelve to twenty-four inches on center. On top of the floor joists are usually laid segments of OSB (oriented Strand Board) or sheets of plywood to cover the initial surface of the floor.  While wood flooring is one of the most common floor surfaces to be installed in a structure, other options...

  Weekly Summary:  In this weeks learning we took an in-depth approach to the understanding and construction of different kinds of walls that make up a structure. These walls range from a wide variety of materials and construction methodologies that provide variations of supporting elements to the structures overall strength, aesthetic appeal, and functionality of the space.  When diving deeper into the examination of the different types of wall constructions, we find that there are three basic kinds of walls.  Stud Walls                                           Stud walls are composed of wood planks spading from the ground floor to the ceiling above. These wood planks carry numerous types of detentions ranging from the classic 2x4, (which is actually 1.5 inches by 3.5 inches) to the longer 2x6, ( which is ac...

eekly Summary:  In this week's learning through reading, we covered a lot of ground in the topics of different kinds of building systems, their various types of functions, and how their presence in structures and spaces interact with occupants subjected to their installation.  As we dove into our initial steps of exposure to the vast variety of building systems, we were brought back to see how they have developed over time to where they are today. From the beginning instances of board and batten construction using pegs to tie cross sections together, to now much more complex and innovative techniques using a wider variety of sturdy materials.  Understanding building systems is an important aspect to everyone's occupation in  the design field from the contract manager to even the interior designer. It is through this understanding that design concepts and implementations can be done in a way that best interacts with the structure and the inhabitants in a safe, aesthet...

      When inside the library in the Harm Weber building, there is a lot of aspects that contribute to the interior space allowing the user to be emotionally and physically at ease. The open space in the middle creates a natural void of glass space that both make the interior seem continuous yet separated into sections. that enables the occupants to move around unimpeded in an orderly fashion.      The natural lighting from the many windows that line the façade of the building create a lighter sense that spiritually lift your spirits and give a outdoor like experience while enjoying the room regulated temperatures that come with indoor living.           The importance of the spaceial feel and emotional interaction between the occupants and the space are some of the most important parts of a building especially in how its perceived. While other parts of an interior space are impo...

      The Harm Weber building is the largest standing building on Judson Universities campus.  It contains around 88,000 square feet within its walls, elevates itself to three stories high containing a basement section to it as well. Its over all look and feel is that of impeccable ingenuity and is a staple of sustainability and efficiency as regard to how it interacts with the surrounding environment.      The Harm Weber building is a gold LEED certified structure, incorporating many different elements that cut down on energy cost and waste, sustainable building elements and practices, and still holds an astatically pleasing look while being environmentally friendly. Elements to this structure that make it LEED gold certified is the fact that it has all natural ventilation with its natural airways created through voids of space throughout the building, cutting down significant costs in HVAC and other heatin...