Thesis (M.A. in interior design)--Washington State University, December 2009. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Jan. 14, 2010). "Department of Interior Design." Includes bibliographical references (p. 24-28).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Virginia Commonwealth University, 2007. / Prepared for: Dept. of Art History. Bibliography: leaves 186-203. Also available online via the Internet.

Thesis (M.A(Information Science))--University of Pretoria, 2001. / Summaries in Afrikaans and English. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A. in interior design)--Washington State University. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A. in interior design)--Washington State University, May 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 40-42).

The interior structure of the Moon is constrained by its mass, moment of inertia, and k(2) and h(2) tidal Love numbers. We infer the likely radius, density, and (elastic limit) rigidity of all interior layers by solving the inverse problem using these observational constraints assuming spherical symmetry. Our results do not favor the presence of a low rigidity transition layer between a liquid outer core and mantle. If a transition layer exists, its rigidity is constrained to 43-9+26GPa, with a preference for the high rigidity values. Therefore, if a transition layer exists, it is more likely to have a rigidity similar to that of the mantle (approximate to 70GPa). The total (solid and liquid) core mass fraction relative to the lunar mass is constrained to 0.0098-0.0094+0.0066 and 0.0198-0.0049+0.0026 for interior structures with and without a transition layer, respectively, narrowing the range of possible giant impact formation scenarios.

The purpose of this research is to explore the relevance of a base of knowledge in the history of architectural drawing in aiding creative design decisions today. A select study of the history of interior design reveals that design drawing conventions changed just as frequently as period styles themselves. Abundant studies on the architecture of the past have always considered the question of style, yet they seldom looked into the question of changes in drawing conventions (Gebhard & Nevins, 1977). Additionally, this study seeks to identify the relationship between chosen drawing style and communication—that is, how have designers throughout time resolved elusive concepts harmoniously, and how have their choices of convention aided them? To further understand this relationship, a closer look into the overall history surrounding development of design drawing is imperative. Once an understanding of the history of architectural drawing and its connection to these forces have been established, this study will then make the case for its relevance in interior design today. The advantages and disadvantages of certain drawing conventions, as revealed in this research, can then be used in assisting today's designer in deciphering which technique can most appropriately convey his/her creative vision. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Interior Design in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts. / Degree Awarded: Spring Semester, 2008. / Date of Defense: April 7, 2008. / Design Presentation, Graphics, Interior Design, Architectural Drawing, Design Drawing, Sketching, Rendering / Includes bibliographical references. / Peter Koenig, Professor Directing Thesis; Jill Pable, Committee Member; Karen Myers, Committee Member.

Interior designers and architects need solid research in order to design restaurants that are both successful for owners and customers. Consumer's eyes and palates are increasingly educated, making it more difficult to create a signature décor. This forces operators to become more engaged in acoustics, lighting, color, fabrics and more (Leahy, 2006). Customer's concern for the built environment rivals demand for quality food and service in restaurant settings (Salter, 2003). Emotional design and sensory branding have shown to be an effective way of building customer loyalty and profits. Attempting to fully understand the intricacies of ambient factors as well as their effect the dining experience of the restaurant patron is the first step in maximizing revenue potential through sensory branding. Good design is, of course, a primary building block of the total customer experience (Cuffaro, Vogel & Matt 2002). This thesis seeks to explore the intricacies of the restaurant experience and illustrate them through the renovation of Café Cabernet, a restaurant located in Tallahassee, Florida. Design factors (such as exterior features, furnishings and materials as well as restaurant layout), along with Social and ambient factors (such a color, sound, lighting and scent) will be explored and used the foundation for the design solutions. Restaurants naturally lend themselves to multi-sensory experiences, combinations of architecture, graphics, sound, smells, and tastes. Sensory branding will be explored in the renovation and re-branding of the Café Cabernet experience. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Interior Design in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts. / Degree Awarded: Fall Semester, 2009. / Date of Defense: July 31, 2009. / Restaurant Design, Sensory branding, Ambient Factors, Emotional Design, Café Cabernet / Includes bibliographical references. / Peter Munton, Professor Directing Thesis; Jill Pable, Committee Member; Karen Myers, Committee Member.

The purpose of the study was to examine the role and functionality of porches in a New Urbanist community in Tallahassee, Florida. New Urbanist communities are mixed-used communities, often with town centers, where all aspects of the community, from housing to eateries to retail stores are all within walking distance. The goal of this study was to see how porches, which have traditionally been gathering places, are currently used in contemporary society. In most New Urbanist communities, porches are seen as an essential element of the architectural design. In addition to the study of porches in contemporary society, the literature reviews the historical role of the porch. The community of Southwood in Tallahassee, Florida was selected as the site where the study was conducted. Southwood is a typical New Urbanist community, set up to be walkable, fully accessible, and a self-contained "city" of its own. The community has its own school, restaurants, small downtown area and a community center. The methodology utilized was visual observation. During observation sessions, the data collected for the study included: dates, street names, number of stories in the house, availability of a porch, type of porch, and what activity was occurring on the porch at that specific time. After the data was collected, the assessment was done based upon how often activity was noted on the porch. The results of this study showed that while porches are still popular for aesthetic purposes, there was very little activity on the porches. Clearly, the functionality of porches today does not reflect the past function of the porch. Porches have become more of a design element rather than the functional place they have been in the past. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Interior Design in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts. / Degree Awarded: Fall Semester 2007. / Date of Defense: October 26, 2007. / Porches, New Urbanism, Community, Southwood, Seaside, Architecture, Cracker, Cracker people, Cracker architectural style / Includes bibliographical references. / Lisa Waxman, Professor Directing Thesis; Jill Pable, Committee Member; Tock Ohazama, Committee Member.

The Christian worship space has changed much over the history of the life of the Church. Interior design of worship spaces began in the homes of converts to Christianity, moved to very regal, ornate and spacious structures, and now can be one of a myriad of space types. The early home churches were dual-purpose spaces, with the everyday uses set aside for the worship time and then put back in place for home use. The design is different for Catholic versus Protestant churches, and also between separate Protestant divisions. The rituals of each type of service require differing furnishings and accoutrements. Preferences for certain rituals may take the focus in one church versus another. Even the Methodist churches in the same city of the same state can be somewhat different in their interior design. The early Methodist churches in Tallahassee, FL used architectural features similar to the London examples of their time, such as St. Martin-in-the-fields. The Killearn United Methodist church, built in the 1960s is of a more contemporary style, and the newest Methodist church, built in 2007, is very different to either of these other earlier churches. The heart, then, of the design solution for a sanctuary is to create a maximized worship environment while applying ideology of the specific sect to the design ideas. Killearn United Methodist church is one of 15 United Methodist churches in Tallahassee, Florida. As the church has grown over the years, worship services were added to accommodate the changing worship desires of the congregation. The fellowship hall in the church is used for one of the three worship services on any given Sunday morning. It is also used for a casual worship service on Friday nights. This space was not designed to be a sanctuary, but because it is used for that purpose, the space should be redeveloped to better incorporate worship. Qualitative research will be used to support the design decisions for this space. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Interior Design in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts. / Degree Awarded: Spring Semester, 2011. / Date of Defense: February 25, 2011. / History of the Church, Church design, House Church, Protestantism, Methodism, Florida Methodist Church Design, Fellowship Hall Design, Tallahassee Churches / Includes bibliographical references. / Eric Wiedegreen, Professor Directing Thesis; David Butler, Committee Member; Karen Myers, Committee Member.