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ARE & NCIDQ Exam Resources: NCIDQ

Study tools for Architecture and Interior Design Registration Examinations.

NCIDQ Handbook

NCIDQ Handbook
The NCIDQ Candidate Handbook is the primary source of information for the NCIDQ Exam and provides individuals with everything they need to know and understand while going through the certification process.

Standard forms and Documents

Make sure you familiarize yourself with project forms, contractual agreements, and construction documents

Building Codes and Standards

As of the April 2021 exam administration the NCIDQ exam sections will be based on the following building codes and standards:

Building Codes Illustrated: the Basics by Francis D. K. Ching; Steven R. Winkel
ISBN: 9781119772538

Publication Date: 2022-09-21
2021 International Building Code® Illustrated Handbook by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9781264270125

Publication Date: 2021

NCIDQ Exam Reference Macerals: Books (Print and eBooks)

Building Systems for Interior Designers by Corky Binggeli
Call Number: TH6014 .B56 2016

ISBN: 1118925548

Publication Date: 2016-01-19
Interior Graphic Standards by Corky Binggeli; Patricia Greichen
Call Number: TH2031 .M34 2011

ISBN: 0470471573

Publication Date: 2010-12-14
Architectural Graphics by Francis D. K. Ching
Call Number: NA2700 .C46 2009

ISBN: 0470399112

Publication Date: 2009-11-23
The Project Resource Manual (PRM) by The Construction Specifications Institute
Call Number: TH420 .P76 2005

ISBN: 9780071370042

Publication Date: 2004-10-07
Construction Detailing for Interior Design by P. J. do Val
Call Number: NA2708 .D68 2019

ISBN: 1501352660

Publication Date: 2019-10-17
Interior Design Materials and Specifications by Lisa Godsey
Call Number: TX311 .G63 2017

ISBN: 1501317598

Publication Date: 2017-02-09
Interior Lighting for Designers by Gary Gordon; James L. Nuckolls
Call Number: TK4175 .G67 1995

ISBN: 9780471509707

Publication Date: 1995-03-20
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors by Katherine E. Kennon; Sharon K. Harmon
Call Number: KF5701 .H37 2018

ISBN: 1119343194

Publication Date: 2018-01-23
(eBook) International Code Council. International Building Code (IBC), 2018
ISBN: 9781260132304

Publication Date: 2018
Lighting Design Basics by Mark Karlen; James R. Benya; Christina Spangler
Call Number: TH7703 .K27 2012

ISBN: 1118287959

Publication Date: 2012-06-01
(eBook) Space Planning Basics by Mark Karlen; Rob Fleming
ISBN: 9781118882009

Publication Date: 2016-03-14
(eBook) Designing your business : professional practices for interior designers
ISBN: 1501325582

Publication Date: 2016
(eBook) The Interior Design Business Handbook by Mary V. Knackstedt
ISBN: 1118328205

Publication Date: 2012-08-22
Heating, Cooling, Lighting by Norbert. Lechner
Call Number: TH7222 .L33 2009

ISBN: 0470048093

Publication Date: 2008-11-24
Interior Design Visual Presentation by Maureen Mitton
Call Number: NK2113.5 .M58 2018

ISBN: 1119312523

Publication Date: 2018-05-08
Residential Interior Design by Maureen Mitton; Courtney Nystuen
Call Number: NA2850 .M56 2016

ISBN: 1119013976

Publication Date: 2016-04-25
Designing Commercial Interiors by Christine M. Piotrowski; Elizabeth A. Rogers
Call Number: NK2195 .C65 P56 2007

ISBN: 0471723495

Publication Date: 2007-03-05
Professional Practice for Interior Designers by Christine M. Piotrowski
Call Number: NK2116.2 .P57 2008

ISBN: 0471760862

Publication Date: 2007-11-02
Fundamentals of Lighting by Susan M. Winchip
Call Number: TH7703 .W56 2017

ISBN: 9781501317668

Publication Date: 2017-01-12
Professional Practice for Interior Designers in the Global Marketplace by Susan Winchip
Call Number: NK2116 .W56 2013

ISBN: 9781609011383

Publication Date: 2012-06-13

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