NCIDQ IDPX case studies
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NCIDQ Certification is the credential developed and administered by CIDQ, which describes itself as the premier certifying organization for interior designers and states that it has set the standard for interior design competency since 1974. CIDQ's stated mission is to measure the competency of interior design practitioners to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and it represents regulatory boards across the United States and Canada. The NCIDQ IDPX case studies are 5 cases and about 4,757 words.
1The 70-Seat Training Room in a Single-Stair Office Floor
A design firm is planning an 8,400 sq ft tenant fit-out on the fourth floor of a fully sprinklered downtown office building. The floor has two existing exit stairs, and the farthest point of the open office is 210 ft from the nearest stair.
945 words, about 5 min2Accessible Entry in a Landmarked 1926 Bank Lobby
A 1926 bank branch, 3,100 sq ft and locally designated as a landmark, is being converted into a credit union branch. The public entry vestibule sits at sidewalk grade; the main lobby floor is 28 in.
934 words, about 5 min3Late Laminate Substitution in an Outpatient Clinic
An interior design firm is administering construction of a 42,000 sq ft outpatient clinic. Specification Section 12 36 00 requires solid-surface countertops with integral sinks in 14 exam and procedure rooms, 62 linear feet per room (868 lf total).
895 words, about 4 min4Duct Versus Exposed Riveted Beam in a Converted Warehouse
A 1902 warehouse is being converted to creative office, and the design intent is to leave the structure exposed and painted. Existing riveted built-up steel floor beams have bottom flanges 8 ft 10 in.
988 words, about 5 min5Unbudgeted CEO Requests at 68 Percent of the Fee
An interior design firm holds a fixed-fee contract of 186,000 (1,150 hours) to design a 22,000 sq ft corporate headquarters through construction administration. The scope states two schematic design options and two revision rounds per phase.
995 words, about 5 min