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Fairchild eBooks are a great way of keeping up-to-date with contemporary interior design theory and practice. All Fairchild Interior Design Library eBooks are available to browse and read online, searchable by subject area and arranged alphabetically by title. Some of the books have additional questionnaires, videos and other visual aids for learning.
Architectural Drafting for Interior Design 
The Complete SketchUp Companion for Interior Design
Diversity in Design, Perspectives from a Non-Western World
Textiles for Residential and Commercial Interiors 
Fabric for the Designed Interior
Interior Design Materials and Specifications 
Foundations of interior Design
The Guide to Period Styles for interiors 
Visual Culture in the Build Environment 
Human Factors in the Built Environment 
Construction Detailing for Interior Design 
Swatch Reference Guide for Interior Design Fabrics 
Textiles Concepts and Principles
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Featured Content
Fabric and Soft Goods
- Introduction to Materials
- The Science of Textiles
- Sustainability, Safety and Codes
Drawing and Digital Drawing
- Hand Drafting
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Revit 2020
- Merging Hand Sketching into Digital
Inclusive Design
- Human Factors
- Psychology in your Environment
- Diverse Design
Sustainable Design
- Introduction to holistic Design
- Green Homes
- Interior Considerations
Fabrics and Soft Materials
Fairchild Books considers the sustainability of different fabrics in the context of the design industry. Textiles are ubiquitous, playing an integral part of our everyday lives. The paradox is they are often invisible to us in the environment in which we live. Understanding the science of textiles; their properties, construction and aesthetics is required to make an appropriate selection as part of the design process. With textile technology, the modification and creation of new fibers and fabrics seems limitless.
Introduction to Materials
The reasons for selecting certain textiles includes functional and aesthetic considerations. With an overview of the materials, components, construction and finishing of different textiles and soft goods, this chapter provides a framework for understanding the characteristics and use of fabrics. This guide on using soft goods in the interior space explores how a space can be brought to life by the introduction of a soft accessory.
The Science of Textiles
The development of textiles was one of humankind's earliest technical achievements. This text assists the designer in making connections between textile science and interior design, supporting design with practical application of relevant science with an index on different textile performance concepts and properties. This introduction to natural and manufactured textile fabrics explores how the physical, mechanical, chemical and environmental properties of a fibre determine its performance and therefore its use.
Sustainability, Safety and Codes
Consumers and professionals in many industries are increasingly conscious of environmental concerns; with awareness, consumers and manufactures alike are voluntarily reducing the materials and recycling resources. This chapter delves into concepts such as: sustainability and the ‘cradle-to-grave’ system within manufacturing with an overview of environmentally focused design considerations within the textile industry. Learn about the concept of environmentalism and the role of fabric standards, renewal of resources and low-emitting interior products in green and sustainable design in this overview.
Digital Drawing and Computer-aided Design (CAD)
AutoCAD is one of the key computer programs for designers when manual drafting and an important tool for sketching digitally. Step-by-step visual instructions layout the roadmap to creating your digital drawings and the journey that designers take when navigating AutoCAD’s user-interface. Explore how to use Dynamic Inputs, the Command Prompt function, and the interactive resources available to you as part of the virtual drafting table.
Revit 2020
Architectural design, by its nature, poses complex three-dimensional problems. Building Information Modeling (BIM for short) collects large datasets that describe every aspect of a building, and Revit Architecture is the most popular interior design computer program for organising and presenting this complex information in a single database. Read about Revit 2020 in this comprehensive introduction to the program.
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References
Bloomsbury Digital Resources n.d, Books. Available at: https://www.fairchildbooksinteriordesign.com/browse-content?docid=monographAsReference [13 February 2023]
Hoho, Leo (2021) Red and white fur textile. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/M_np5KRHSoA (Accessed 15 February 2023)
Krúžková, Kristína (2021) Purple thread with silver and gold padlock. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/nABKsD3k4FE (Accessed 12 February 2023)
Ursea, Cristi (2021) Materials. Available at: https://unsplash.com/photos/vOFQ7q7Kky8 (Accessed 16 February 2023)