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IDI Class Book List

Required Textbooks

101 Art History

Janson's History of Art: The Western Tradition, 8th edition — Textbook will be available through your instructor during the first week of class.

200 Architectural Drafting

No required textbook for this class

201 History of Interiors & Architecture I

History of Interior Design, 2nd Edition

History of Interior Design, 2nd Edition

Jeannie Ireland

ISBN: 978-1501319884

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202 History of Interiors & Architecture II

History of Interior Design, 2nd Edition

History of Interior Design, 2nd Edition

Jeannie Ireland

ISBN: 978-1501319884

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203 Residential Design

NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines With Support Spaces and Accessibility, 4th Edition

NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines With Support Spaces and Accessibility, 4th Edition

NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)

ISBN: 978-1-887127-11-0

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205 Commercial Design I

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, 4th Edition

Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, 4th Edition

Kilmer

ISBN: 978-1119714347

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206 Commercial Design II

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, 4th Edition

Construction Drawings and Details for Interiors, 4th Edition

Kilmer

ISBN: 978-1119714347

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207 Materials Specification

Interior Design Materials and Specifications: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card, 4th Edition

Interior Design Materials and Specifications: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card, 4th Edition

Lisa Godsey

ISBN: 978-1501360893

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208 Construction Principles

Building Construction Illustrated, 7th Edition, 2025

Building Construction Illustrated, 7th Edition, 2025

Ching

ISBN: 978-1394279272

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209 Design Thinking

Architecture: Form, Space, & Order, 5th Edition

Architecture: Form, Space, & Order, 5th Edition

Ching

ISBN: 978-1119853374

Textbook will be used throughout the entire curriculum at IDI.

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Design Process: Hand Sketching for Interiors

Design Process: Hand Sketching for Interiors

Bartholomew

ISBN: 978-1585038251

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Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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210 Color

Color Studies, 3rd Edition

Color Studies, 3rd Edition

Feisner

ISBN: 978-1609015312

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Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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212 Perspective

Exploring Perspective Hand Drawing, 2nd Edition

Exploring Perspective Hand Drawing, 2nd Edition

Sipp, Taylor

ISBN: 978-1585039012

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215 Spaceplanning

Spaceplanning Basics, 4th Edition

Spaceplanning Basics, 4th Edition

Karlen

ISBN: 978-1118882009

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216 SketchUp

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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217 Business Principles

Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 6th Edition

Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 6th Edition

Piotrowski

ISBN: 978-1119554516

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218 Textiles

Textiles for Residential and Commercial Interiors, 6th Edition

Textiles for Residential and Commercial Interiors, 6th Edition

Yates

ISBN: 978-1501389757

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220 Healthcare Design

Environmental Psychology for Design, 4th Edition

Environmental Psychology for Design, 4th Edition

Kopec

ISBN: 978-1501391866

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Inclusive Design: A Universal Need

Inclusive Design: A Universal Need

Nussbaumer

ISBN: 978-1563679216

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Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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221 Photoshop

No required textbook for this class

222 Building Codes

No required textbook for this class

223 Environmental Design

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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225 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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421 Computer Aided Drafting II

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Lighting Design Basics, 4th Edition, 2024

Mark Karlen & Christina Spangler

ISBN: 978-1119803447

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429 Historic Preservation

Evidence Based Design, A Process for Research and Writing

Evidence Based Design, A Process for Research and Writing

Kopec, Sinclair, Matthes

ISBN: 978-0132174060

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Historic Preservation, 3rd Edition

Historic Preservation, 3rd Edition

Tyler, Ligibel

ISBN: 978-0393712971

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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 9th Edition

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 9th Edition

MLA

ISBN: 978-1603293518

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430 Career Study / Internship

No required textbook for this class

433 3D CAD

No required textbook for this class

434 Senior Show — Portfolio Preparation & Web Design

Design Portfolios: Presentation and Marketing for Interior Designers, 3rd Edition

Design Portfolios: Presentation and Marketing for Interior Designers, 3rd Edition

Bender

ISBN: 978-1501317248

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435 Revit

No required textbook for this class

440 Senior Studio

No required textbook for this class

441 Kitchen and Bath Design

NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines With Support Spaces and Accessibility, 4th Edition

NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines With Support Spaces and Accessibility, 4th Edition

NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)

ISBN: 978-1-887127-11-0

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442 Digital Presentation

No required textbook for this class

501 MA Graduate Seminar, The Arts

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 501 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

502 MA Design Project, Part I

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 502 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

503 Research Methods, Part 1

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 503 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

504 MA Special Topics: Leadership by Design

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 504 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

505 MA Design Project, Part 2

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 505 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

506 Research Methods, Part 2

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 506 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

507 Business Principles

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 507 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

508 Design Project, Part 3

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 508 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

509 Research Methods, Part 3

The list of MIA Textbooks for Class 509 will be provided by the instructors prior to class commencement.

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Optional Supplies

Drafting Dots

Drafting Dots

by Drafting Dots

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Quint Graphics Mini Dusting Brush 10"

Quint Graphics Mini Dusting Brush 10"

by Quint Graphics

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Alvin & Co. FC88 French Curve Set, 8 piece set

Alvin & Co. FC88 French Curve Set, 8 piece set

by Alvin

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PXB Series Soft-Sided Art Portfolio Size: 30" H x 42" W

PXB Series Soft-Sided Art Portfolio Size: 30" H x 42" W

by Alvin

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Deluxe Board w/Straight Edge 30x42

Deluxe Board w/Straight Edge 30x42

by Alvin

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Borden & Riley Black Wire Bound Sketch Book — 8.5x11 Inch

Borden & Riley Black Wire Bound Sketch Book — 8.5x11 Inch

by Borden & Riley

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Reeves Gouache Artist Paints 12ml — 24 Tubes Set

Reeves Gouache Artist Paints 12ml — 24 Tubes Set

by Reeves

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