Title: Identify the basic components of electrical and mechanical systems.
Course: Interior Design II (19263-II) > Section: Understanding Construction

Identification should include the basic components of electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); and plumbing systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are the basic electrical terms and their meanings?
- What are the mechanical systems in a building? How do they interconnect?
- What are the local code requirements for electrical and mechanical systems, especially as they may relate to interior design?

Communication

- How can an interior design professional effectively convey information about electrical and mechanical systems?
- How can one communicate local code requirements for electrical and mechanical systems to a client?

Leadership

- How can a professional specify electrical and mechanical systems that conserve energy, meet codes, and satisfy a client’s wishes?
- How can one evaluate guidelines to determine their effectiveness in achieving high efficiency electrical and mechanical systems?

Management

- What training and resources assist with the selection of code-compliant, energy-efficient electrical and mechanical systems in a design project?
- How can an interior design professional manage a client's wishes about electrical and mechanical systems in view of the requirements of local codes?