Module 4 - Residencial Design

Lesson 1: Introduction to Residential Design

• Topics Covered:

  • Understanding residential design: scope and significance.

  • Basic principles of interior design: balance, harmony, proportion, and function.

  • Overview of styles (modern, contemporary, traditional, minimalist, etc.).

• Activities:

  • Visual case studies of different styles.

  • Define your design goals for a sample project.

Lesson 2: Space Planning and Layout Design

• Topics Covered:

  • Importance of space planning.

  • Room functionality and zoning.

  • Basic rules of furniture arrangement.

• Activities:

  • Create a simple 2D floor plan using cloud-based design software.

Lesson 3: Mastering Floor Plans and Measurements

• Topics Covered:

  • Reading and creating scaled floor plans.

  • Understanding spatial dimensions and ergonomics.

• Activities:

  • Measure a room and translate it into a 2D plan.

  • Add doors, windows, and circulation zones in software.

Lesson 4: Choosing Materials and Finishes

• Topics Covered:

  • Selecting flooring, walls, and ceiling finishes.

  • Understanding textures, patterns, and their impact on spaces.

• Activities:

  • Create a material mood board for a specific room.

Lesson 5: Lighting Design Essentials

• Topics Covered:

  • Types of lighting: ambient, task, and accent.

  • How to design lighting plans for different rooms.

• Activities:

  • Design a basic lighting plan for a living room or bedroom.

Lesson 6: Color Theory in Residential Design

• Topics Covered:

  • Basics of color theory: hue, saturation, and value.

  • Creating harmonious color schemes.

• Activities:

  • Apply a color scheme to a room design.

Lesson 7: Furniture Selection and Placement

• Topics Covered:

  • Choosing functional and stylish furniture.

  • Furniture placement techniques for optimizing space.

• Activities:

  • Design a functional furniture layout for a living room.

Lesson 8: Decorating with Textiles and Accessories

• Topics Covered:

  • Role of textiles: rugs, curtains, and upholstery.

  • Adding personality with accessories and art.

• Activities:

  • Layer textures and patterns in a digital room design.

Lesson 9: Kitchen and Bathroom Design Basics

• Topics Covered:

  • Layouts for kitchens and bathrooms (triangle principle, plumbing considerations).

  • Selecting fixtures, cabinetry, and finishes.

• Activities:

  • Design a functional kitchen or bathroom layout in software.

Lesson 10: Sustainable and Smart Design Practices

• Topics Covered:

  • Energy-efficient and sustainable design principles.

  • Integrating smart home technology into residential design.

• Activities:

  • Propose sustainable solutions for a project.

Lesson 11: 3D Visualization and Rendering

• Topics Covered:

  • Converting 2D plans to 3D models.

  • Basics of photorealistic rendering.

• Activities:

  • Create and render a 3D view of a room.

Lesson 12: Final Project and Presentation

• Topics Covered:

  • Designing a complete residential project from concept to final render.

  • Presentation techniques: how to showcase your designs to clients.

• Activities:

  • Submit a final project (complete design for a residence).

  • Present the project to the class or instructor.