Space Planning Basics

Space Planning Basics, 4th Edition, provides an introductory guide to the principles and methodology of interior space planning. The textbook establishes an organized planning process grounded in decades of professional design practice.

Core topics examine how to synthesize client requirements, building codes, and environmental factors into functional spatial layouts. The text explains methods for addressing dimensionally challenging spaces alongside essential considerations for lighting, acoustics, and building systems.

Designed for individuals in the early stages of design, the volume also serves as a review resource for space planning topics evaluated on the NCIDQ examination.