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Contact: Caroline Williams at ABYC (410) 990-4460, x22
Westlawn Offers Boat Interior Design Reference to the Public Text Offered for Sale for the First Time “Interior Design Methods for Yacht Design and the Boat Building Industry”
April 28 2009, Annapolis, MD: In a first-time release to industry and the general public, the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology announced today that the textbook Interior Design Methods for Yacht Design and the Boat Building Industry, by Lisa C. Hix, is now available for purchase. Specifically prepared as a textbook for Westlawn’s intensive Yacht & Boat Design Program, and also used as the text for Westlawn’s continuing education course in boat interior design, Interior Design Methods for Yacht Design and the Boat Building Industry provides detailed technical information not available from any other source. According to Westlawn Director, Dave Gerr, “this unique book is the only reference of its kind in the world, covering all aspects of boat interior design and human-factors engineering (ergonomics). It is the closest thing there is to an Architectural Graphic Standards for boat interior design.”
Since its founding in 1930, Westlawn’s policy has been to sell its textbooks solely to students actively enrolled in Westlawn courses. In response to continued requests for a reference on boat interior design, however, and recognizing that there is no other comparable reference source available to the boating industry; Westlawn has decided to make Interior Design Methods for Yacht Design and the Boat Building Industry available to all.
Heavily illustrated, with numerous line drawings and photos on nearly every page, Interior Design Methods for Yacht Design and the Boat Building Industry, will answer almost any question a designer, builder, surveyor, crewmember, or serious boater may have about the accommodations and arrangements required for safe, comfortable, and efficient crew and passenger spaces. Though focused on boats (vessels under 200 feet or 60 meters), the information is equally valuable for efficient and comfortable accommodations on commercial vessels of all sizes.
Author Lisa Hix, brings years of practical experience as in industrial design consultant to bear in her clear and comprehensive coverage of the subject matter. Ms. Hix has a degree in industrial design from the Rhode Island School of Design and a diploma from the Yacht Design Institute. She has been a staff designer and project manager for production boatbuilding companies’ design teams, where she has worked from concept through tooling and prototyping, to sea trials. She has done design consulting and illustrations for boatbuilders, naval architects, and marine equipment manufacturers. Ms. Hix has also served as a lighting fixture designer for a major manufacturer, and as a lighting consultant for residential and commercial spaces. With experience including sailing and motoring many types of boats as well as sailing transatlantic, she has gathered real-world functional information on human-factors engineering aboard boats first-hand.
Pricing and Purchasing Information This book is 251 pages, in a perfect bound soft cover. The price for ABYC members is $74.95 plus shipping and for non-members is $89.95 plus shipping. Copyright © 2001, Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, Inc., ISBN 978-0-578-01956-7. To purchase Westlawn Institute’s Interior Design Methods for Yacht Design and the Boat Building Industry, go to the online ABYC Ship’s Store – CLICK HERE.
Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Chapter One - Identifying Information Relevant to the Yacht Interior Objectives 11 1.1 Who Are You Designing For? 12 1.2 What Does the Boat Need to Do? 13 1.3 Interior Specifications 14 1.4 Interpretation of and Prioritizing Specifications Regarding Use of Space 16 1.5 The Impact of a Builder on the Interior Design 16 1.6 A Brief Look at the Interior/Deck Space Interface 18 1.7 State of the Art Knowledge 30 1.8 Questions and Exercises 31
Chapter Two - Space Planning for the Yacht Interior Objectives 33 2.1 Headroom 34 Standing Headroom 34 Drawing the Cabin Sole 36 Seated Headroom 39 2.2 Human Measurements 40 2.3 Activity Flow Diagrams 42 2.4 Operational Sequence Diagrams 43 2.5 Visual Space and Line of Sight 45 2.6 Interior Steering Stations 47 2.7 Sleeping Accommodations 48 Mattress Sizes 48 Berth Sizes 48 Sea Berths 51 Footwells 52 2.8 Forward and Aft Cabins 53 Desks or Vanities 55 Room to Move 55 Safety Escape Routes 58 2.11 Storage in Sleeping Areas and Staterooms 60 Various Storage Needs 60 Hanging Lockers 61 Large Bulky Storage 62 Small Protected Storage 63 2.12 Arrangements 64 2.13 Heads and Shower Rooms 71 2.14 Galleys 82 Galley Sinks 84 Trash Receptacles 86 Cooking Equipment 86 Cold Storage 91 Dry Storage 95 Counter Heights 99 2.15 Dining Areas 102 2.16 Salons 110 Integrating Structural Aspects into the Interior Design 113 Entertainment 115 Bars 118 2.17 Navigation and Interior Steering Stations 120 2.18 Companionways 131 2.19 Captain and Crew's Quarters 137 2.20 Laundry Facilities 138 2.21 Engine Room Access 140 2.22 Questions and Exercises 142 2.23 Data and Equipment References 145 Human Factors Data 145 Manufacturers or Distributors of Marine Equipment 145
Chapter Three - Lighting the Yacht Interior Objectives 149 3.1 Lighting for the Yacht Interior 150 Natural Illumination 150 Window Treatments for Shade and Privacy 152 Ventilation and Deck Openings 154 Artificial Illumination 156 Lighting Terms 156 Lighting Design 158 Lighting Equipment 162 Lighting Fixtures 166 3.2 Lighting Specific Areas 168 Galleys 168 Lighting the Head Compartment 170 Stateroom Lighting 171 Passageways, Companionways and Stairs 172 Exterior Deck Lighting 174 Lighting the Interior Steering Station and Navigation Station 174 Dining Area Lighting 176 Salon Lighting 177 Lighting for Viewing Televisions 178 Lighting in Engine Rooms 178 3.3 Wiring Circuits and Electrical Panels 179 Drawing a Lighting Plan 180 3.4 Questions and Exercises 182 3.5 Equipment References 183 Manufacturers or Distributors of Marine Electrical and Natural Lighting and Ventilation Equipment 183
Chapter Four - Construction Methods and Materials for the Yacht Interior Objectives 184 4.1 Construction Methods Materials for the Yacht Interior 186 Bulkheads and Wall Treatments 186 Light Color Woods 190 Medium Color Woods 191 Dark Color Woods 191 Bulkhead Treatments (other than wood) 192 4.2 Finishes - Paints, Varnishes, Oils 195 4.3 Cabinetry and Countertop Construction 197 Cabinetry 197 Locker or Cabinet Doors and Drawers 199 Drawers 201 Cabinetry Ventilation 204 Countertops 205 Tables 208 4.4 Molded Fiberglass Use in Yacht Interiors 209 Refrigeration 213 Head and Shower Construction Details 215 4.5 Galley Equipment Installations 217 4.6 Stairs and Companionways 219 4.7 Overheads and Headliners 221 4.8 Hull Treatments 224 4.9 Upholstery 226 Fabrics 228 4.10 Cabin Sole Treatments 233 4.11 Design Presentations 238 Design Process 245 4.12 Questions and Exercises 246
References for Further Study and Selected Bibliography 248
Providers of Photographs, Arrangement and Elevation Plans 249 (As Noted In The Text)
251 pages Perfect bound soft cover Price: $89.95 ($74.95 for ABYC members) ISBN 978-0-578-01956-7 Copyright © 2001, Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, Inc. Available from the American Boat & Yacht Council Ships Store at:
Founded in 1930, the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology is the only nationally accredited and state-certified distance-learning school of small-craft design in the United States. As the not-for-profit educational affiliate of the American Boat and Yacht Council, the mission of the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology is threefold: ■ To provide our students with the skills and knowledge required to build a rewarding career in the profession of yacht and small-craft naval architecture. ■ To support continued growth of the recreational and small-craft marine community through the development of well-trained, safety-oriented, boat designers developing better products for the benefit of the boating public. ■ To provide continuing education to marine-industry professionals. To learn more about Westlawn, please call (860) 572-7900 or visit the Westlawn website at: www.westlawn.edu. |
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