Construction And Detailing For Interior Design Drew Plunkett | Pdf

Plunkett, Drew. Construction and Detailing for Interior Design . Laurence King Publishing, 2010 (1st ed.) / 2016 (2nd ed.).

is a foundational textbook for students and professionals in interior design and architecture Plunkett, Drew

The second edition (2015) includes expanded content on sustainability , lighting, and revised technical diagrams. including metal framing

Detailed look at existing load-bearing walls versus new stud partitions, including metal framing, shadow-gap cornices, and soundproofing. and soundproofing. Unlike engineering-oriented manuals

Unlike engineering-oriented manuals, Plunkett frames detailing as a creative act. He emphasizes that every junction—wall to floor, panel to panel, glass to steel—communicates intent. The book encourages designers to choose explicit detailing strategies (e.g., visible butt joints vs. concealed fixings) as a way to reinforce a spatial narrative.