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1.01 Interior vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anthropocentric | Study of the human body measurements in comparison to a space such as the room or building. |
| Accsesories | Objects that add beauty, style, and character to the space. |
| Adaptive Reuse | A form of sustainability that involves the redesign and re purposing of an existing building for a new function and a new client. |
| Building codes | Regulations adopted by a Community that governs the construction of buildings, insures structural safety and safe evacuations encase of an emergency |
| Building related illnesses | A term used when symptoms of a diagnose illness are identified and attributed directly to an airborne building contaminant |
| Egress | A safe exit from a building or facility. |
| Ergonomics | he design and arrangement of things people use so that the people and things interact efficiently and safely; also known as human engineering. |
| FF&E: | (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) refers to a wide assortment of products that includes systems furniture, loose furniture, artwork, accessories, signage, planters, and window coverings. |
| Health, Safety and Well-being (HSW) | A key responsibility and legal liability of the interior design profession to produce designs that do not adversely impact the public; also health, safety and welfare when referring to legislation. |
| Proxemic | The study of how humans use space and how it relates to environmental and cultural factors. Developed by anthropologist Edward T. Hall. |
| Sustainability | A way of using resources that does not deplete them; involves a method or practice or way of using materials that has minimal long-term effect on the environment. |
| Sustainable design | An environmental responsibility that considers the protection of the health and welfare of global ecosystems for current and future generations. |
| Universal Design | Term coined by NC State University trained architect, Ron Mace, he advocates for people with disabilities. UD is the design of products and environments to be usable for all people. |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) | Chemical-emitting gases or solids from interior products and materials that can cause short-term or long-term adverse health effects. |
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