Table Of ContentUnit 1: Homes are for People Chapter 1 Housing Is a Universal Need Chapter 2 Housing and Society Chapter 3 The Impact of Technology Chapter 4 Careers in Housing and Interior Environments Unit 2: Architectural Design Chapter 5 Early Home Design Chapter 6 Homes from the 18th Century to Today Chapter 7 Designing Homes for Today and Tomorrow Unit 3: Making Housing Decisions Chapter 8 Choosing a Place to Live Chapter 9 Renting versus Buying Chapter 10 Renting a Home Chapter 11 Buying a Home Unit 4: Understanding Construction Chapter 12 The Basics of Construction Chapter 13 Interior Construction Chapter 14 Housing, Landscaping, and the Environment Unit 5: Using Design Chapter 15 The Elements of Design Chapter 16 Color and the Design Process Chapter 17 The Principles of Design Unit 6: Planning Interior Environments Chapter 18 Developing a Design Plan Chapter 19 Choosing Backgrounds Chapter 20 Recognizing Furniture Styles Chapter 21 Selecting Furniture Chapter 22 Choosing Lighting and Accessories Chapter 23 Creating and Presenting the Design Unit 7: Designs for Living Chapter 24 Kitchens, Laundry Areas, and Baths Chapter 25 Home Offices and Storage Spaces Chapter 26 Home Safety and Security Chapter 27 Home Maintenance Chapter 28 Remodeling and Renovating
SynopsisHomes: Today & Tomorrow offers a visual guide to interior design and consumer-based housing courses. Students will move from design problems to completed design solutions with the easy-to-follow guide to the design process. They will face consumer-related issues and learn to make wise consumer decisions. The highly visual format enhances learning, with the latest information on technology developments and professional practices. Homes: Today & Tomorrow is usually used in grades 10-12.