Interior Architecture BFA

The Profession

Interior architects create interior environments for all building types, ranging in scope from a single residential space to multi-floor tenancies in large commercial buildings.

Interior Architecture is a three-dimensional response to the programmatic requirements of the client's environmental needs. The physical arrangement of functions, the location, design, and size of needed spaces, the selection of furnishings and finishes, the design of lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, and acoustics are all integrated into an appropriate design response to the client's needs, wants, and means.

Interior Architecture requires a high level of communication skills, both written and graphic, and a broad knowledge of art, design, history, and related technology. Awareness and understanding of human needs, ergonomics, and cultural expectations are necessary for functional and aesthetic resolutions of any Interior Architecture problem.