Basics Interior Architecture 02: Context & Environment

Basics Interior Architecture 02: Context & Environment proposes a method of design based on the interpretation, evaluation and utilization of physical factors, such as light and orientation, the contextual issues of the urban form and the subject of sustainability. It examines the ways each of these factors influences the form of the interior.

The text is supported by detailed studies of contemporary work, alongside activities and resources.

Basics Interior Architecture: Context + Environment examines the ways in which interior space can be affected by elements both inside and outside of the host building.
Graeme Brooker is the Head of School for Fashion and Interiors at Middlesex University, UK. Previous work includes Rereadings (2004), Form and Structure - The Organisation of Interior Space (2007), Context and Environment - Site and Ideas (2008), The Visual Dictionary of Interior Architecture (2008), Objects and Elements - Occupying Interior Space (2009) and What is Interior Design? (2010).
Sally Stone is an academic, writer and designer. She is the leader of the college of Continuity in Architecture, an Atelier for post-graduate teaching and research based in Manchester School of Architecture, UK, where she also leads the MA Architecture and Heritage course.
Highly relevant to our interior design and spatial design courses. It helps students develop a greater understanding of environments with some useful focus on sustainabaility. From a tutor perspective, the book is also a valuable tool to help structure lessons. Examples are well chosen and explained. I also find the diagrams excellent.
Valerie Mace, London College of Communication, UK
The sections break down the content into focused areas for consideration - aptly supported by comments and illustrations. A well-considered layout which makes the content very acessible.
Werner Richter, University Campus Suffolk, UK
Very relevant. An excellent textbook.
Kerry Meakin, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland