Editing Interior architecture (section)

==Education==

===Purpose===
Education in interior architecture should include the study of historic architectural and [https://www.luxedesign.ae/services/interior-design-in-dubai interior decoration] styles, building codes and safety, preserving and restoring old buildings, drawing plans of original designs, and building physical and virtual (computer-based) models.  The field of interior architecture has a lot in common with interior design and decorating;<ref>{{cite web|last=ADS Group|title=Interior Design Company in Dubai|url=https://adsdecoration.com/services/interior-design/|access-date=2021-04-28|website=ADS Eagles Decoration & Design|language=en-US}}</ref> however, it typically focuses on architecture and construction. Students of both fields learn to design comfortable, safe, and useful indoor spaces, from downtown penthouses to high school classrooms.  A student of interior architecture will learn about much more than artistic concerns, such as choosing which style of furnishings works well in an open, loft-like apartment.  Study will also include information on technical issues, such as seismic retrofitting (making old buildings safe from earthquakes).<ref>College Board  http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/04.0501.html {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315111225/http://www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers/profiles/majors/04.0501.html |date=2012-03-15 }}</ref>

===Degree programs===
Interior architecture stands at the intersection of architecture, design of the built environment, and conservation. Interior architecture programs address the design issues intrinsic to the re-use and transformation of existing structures through both an innovative and progressive approach.

The National Center for Education Statistics states that the definition of a degree program in interior architecture is: "A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and [[business]] purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Study includes instruction in architecture, occupational and [[safety]] standards, structural systems design, heating and [[Air conditioning|cooling]] systems design, interior design, specific end-use applications, and professional responsibilities and standards."<ref>The National Center for Education Statistics: Definition of Interior Architecture http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2002/cip2000/ciplist.asp?CIP2=04/</ref>

In addition to earning a degree in interior architecture, general licensure is required to work within the United States and some states have further licensing requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://education-portal.com/articles/Become_an_Interior_Architect_Step-by-Step_Career_Guide.html|title=Become an Interior Architect: Step-by-Step Career Guide|work=Study.com}}</ref> In many European countries and in Australia the use of the title "Interior Architect" is legally regulated. This means that a practicing professional cannot use the title of "Interior Architect" unless they complete the requirements for becoming a registered or licensed architect as well as completing a degree program.<ref>ECIA: European Council of Interior Architects http://www.ecia.net</ref>

===Example programs===
Degree programs in Interior Architecture include:
* [[Rhode Island School of Design]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://interiorarchitecture.risd.edu/ |title=RISD Interior Architecture (INTAR) — Rhode Island School of Design |publisher=Interiorarchitecture.risd.edu |date= |accessdate=2022-04-04 |archive-date=17 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417234657/https://interiorarchitecture.risd.edu/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>  Interior architecture and Adaptive Reuse; BFA, MDes, and MA Degree programs
* [[Woodbury University]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://woodbury.edu/program/school-of-architecture/programs/interior-architecture/ |title=Interior Design – Woodbury University |publisher=Woodbury.edu |date= |accessdate=2022-04-04}}</ref>  BFA and MIA Degree Programs
* [[George Washington University]], School of Interior Architecture and Design, BFA and MFA programs  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://iad.columbian.gwu.edu/|title=Interior Architecture and Design – The George Washington University|work=gwu.edu}}</ref>
* [[Boston Architectural College]], School of Interior Architecture, Bachelor of Interior Architecture/ Master of Interior Architecture  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.the-bac.edu/education-programs/school-of-interior-architecture|title=School of Interior Architecture|work=the-bac.edu|access-date=11 January 2015|archive-date=20 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160520085838/http://the-bac.edu/education-programs/school-of-interior-architecture|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[German-Jordanian University]], School of Architecture and Built Environment,  Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architecture/ Interior Architecture  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gju.edu.jo/content/architecture-interior-architecture-2470|title=Architecture/ Interior Architecture|work=German Jordanian University|date=30 September 2014 }}</ref>
* [[University of Houston]], Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, Interior Architecture program  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arch.uh.edu/index.php/Programs/Undergraduate/bachelor-of-science-in-interior-architecture|title=College of Architecture at the University of Houston – University of Houston|date=17 February 2015|work=uh.edu}}</ref>
* [[Sligo Institute of Technology]], School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://courses.itsligo.ie/engineering-courses/interior-architecture/ba-hons-in-interior-architecture-sg344/|title=Institute of Technology Sligo|work=IT Sligo|access-date=14 April 2012|archive-date=12 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512014121/http://courses.itsligo.ie/engineering-courses/interior-architecture/ba-hons-in-interior-architecture-sg344/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[University of Nevada, Las Vegas]], School of Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design <ref>{{cite web|url=http://architecture.unlv.edu/interiors.html|title=School of Architecture|work=unlv.edu|date=10 February 2017 }}</ref>
* [[School of the Art Institute of Chicago]], Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/aiado/index.html|title=SAIC: Architecture Programs, Interior Architecture, & Designed Objects – School of the Art Institute of Chicago|work=saic.edu|access-date=1 July 2011|archive-date=4 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904152322/http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/aiado/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Cornish College of the Arts]], Interior Architecture Department, BFA program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cornish.edu/interior_architecture/|title=Interior Architecture Department|work=cornish.edu}}</ref>
* [[Auburn University]], School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape architecture. Interior Architecture Program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cadc.auburn.edu/studentservices/Pages/APLA/aria_prog.aspx|title=CADC Student Services – Auburn University|work=auburn.edu|access-date=2 May 2013|archive-date=22 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522092111/http://cadc.auburn.edu/studentservices/Pages/APLA/aria_prog.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[University of New South Wales]], Faculty of Built Environment, Interior Architecture program <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.be.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate-degrees/interior-architecture/about|title=About – Interior Architecture – Built Environment – UNSW Australia|work=unsw.edu.au}}</ref>
* [[University of Oregon]], Interior Architecture Department  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://architecture.uoregon.edu/programs/iarch|title=Interior Architecture|work=uoregon.edu}}</ref>
* University of Sint-Lucas Ghent and Brussels, Interior Architecture Department  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.architectuur.sintlucas.wenk.be/index.php?id=16|title=Faculty of Architecture – Faculteit Architectuur KU Leuven|work=wenk.be|access-date=2011-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110409075740/http://www.architectuur.sintlucas.wenk.be/index.php?id=16|archive-date=2011-04-09|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Drexel University]],<ref>[http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/graduate/INTR/ Interior Architecture and Design graduate program]</ref>
* [[University of Indonesia]],<ref>[http://architecture.ui.ac.id/ Interior Architecture undergraduate program, Department of Architecture]</ref>
* [[UCSI University]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/index.aspx|title=UCSI University|work=ucsiuniversity.edu.my|access-date=11 December 2013|archive-date=29 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129185051/http://www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/index.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Monash University]], Interior architecture, Department of Architecture
* [[University of Bergen]], Interior architecture and furniture design, Department of Design
* [[University of Memphis]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.memphis.edu/architecture/ |title=Department of Architecture – Department of Architecture – The University of Memphis |publisher=Memphis.edu |date= |accessdate=2022-04-04}}</ref>  Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture Program
* [[University of Idaho]] Interior Architecture, School of Arts and Architecture
* [[Marywood University]] Interior Architecture, BIA and MIA Programs, School of Architecture<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.marywood.edu/architecture/programs/ |title=School of Architecture: Academic Programs &#124; Marywood University |publisher=Marywood.edu |date= |accessdate=2022-04-04 |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408174831/http://www.marywood.edu/architecture/programs/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Konstfack]] University of Arts, Crafts and Design. BA in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design, MA Interior Architecture/Spatial Design, Department of Design.

===Difference between an Interior Architect and Designer===
Interior architects focus on building interiors, space planning, and exteriors. This included planning a space to be functional, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing. They notate the appearance of the building, safety, and usability of the users in the building. They will create site plans, building sections, energy calculations, exterior elevations, window & door schedules, and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newschoolarch.edu/blog/what-do-interior-architects-do/#:~:text=The%20Difference%20between%20an%20Interior,and%20decoration%20of%20an%20interior.|title=The Difference between an Interior Architect and Interior Designer|publisher=New School of Architecture & Design.|date=|accessdate=2022-07-12|archive-date=28 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528072501/https://newschoolarch.edu/blog/what-do-interior-architects-do/#:~:text=The%20Difference%20between%20an%20Interior,and%20decoration%20of%20an%20interior.|url-status=dead}}</ref>

An Interior designer focuses more on the furnishings that will be included in the space and the decorations associated with the interior. This is not to be confused with an [[Interior decorator]] who purely focuses on design aesthetics and furnishings. They will select furniture, soft goods, drapery & window coverings, and wall coverings. They focus on the harmony felt in a space which relates to room placement, size, and layout.

Both professions have a middle gray area where both perform the same tasks. This includes the selection of interior finishes, creating drawings of interior elevations/details, and space planning around furniture placement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boardandvellum.com/blog/architecture-and-interior-design/.|title=Architecture and Interior Design|publisher=Board&Vellum. |date= |accessdate=2022-07-12}}</ref>

=== Associations of Interior Architects and Designers ===
Experienced and trained Interior architecture and Interior design professionals are often represented by national,<ref>{{Cite web |title=National professional organisations of interior architects / interior designers currently represented by ECIA |url=https://ecia.net/members/national-organisations |website=ecia.net }}</ref> European or international professional organizations and [[International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers|federations]]. These associations represent and advocate on behalf of its members to ensure that the expertise of the built environment professionals is recognized and respected.

European Council of Interior Architects (ECIA) is the representative body for the European professional organisations in Interior Architecture and Design. Founded in 1992, ECIA currently represents 22 members-national organisations, with approximately 18000 professionals Interior Architects/Designers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ECIA Identity |url=https://ecia.net/about-ecia/identity |website=ecia.net }}</ref>