RESEARCH GUIDE: RETAIL DESIGN
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In the Library
Architectural Record
Each May issue includes case studies of retail projects, including photographs, plans and elevations
Contract Magazine
Each September issue includes case studies of retail projects, including photographs, plans and elevations
Online
AIA COTE Top Ten by Varun Kohli - Find Award-Winning Projects
Each year, the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) selects 10 projects that demonstrate excellence in sustainability and produce in-depth case studies, including photographs and plans. This website lets you search for AIA COTE Top Ten award-winning projects by project type (residential, hospitality, etc.), climate zone, location, site context (urban, suburban or rural), square footage, and award year.
Building Types Study : Retail | Architectural Record
Case studies, including photographs and plans, feature flagship stores, museum shops, and other retail spaces
In the Library
Design for Shopping : New Retail Interiors
by Sara Manuelli
Surveys international retail interiors, from the playful to the luxurious to the high-tech
Eat, Work, Shop : New Japanese Design
by Marcia Iwatate
Presents 34 Japanese interiors that demonstrate innovation, internationalism, and the integration of technology
New Retail
by Raul A . Barreneche
Features department stores, supermarkets, and specialty shops selling clothing and accessories, luxury goods, food, eyewear, and furniture. Includes some plans
Retail : Architecture + Shopping
by Ian Luna
Explores the design of stores around the world selling everything from clothes to cars
Stylish Stores : Visual Gusto for Shoppers
by the Editors of Artpower
Showcases stores for fashion, food and drink, jewelry, electronics, books, eyewear, health and beauty, and more. Includes some plans
Taschen’s Paris : Hotels, Restaurants & Shops
by Angelika Taschen
Presents an assortment of the best hotels, restaurants and shops in Paris. The Library also has volumes on London and New York
vmsd : Visual Merchandising and Store Design
Highlights design projects for department stores, supermarkets, and a wide variety of specialty shops
Online
Retail | ArchDaily
Highlights new shops, stores, malls and showrooms around the world, with photographs, floor plans, sections, and site plans
Retail | Contract Magazine
Articles highlight stores, shops and showrooms, covering sustainability, space planning, interior design, wayfinding, codes, building systems, and products
Retail Design | DISD Library on Pinterest
Brings together retail design projects from some of the best online sources
Retail Interiors | Interiors & Sources
Features specialty shops, department stores, shopping centers, and more
Retail Projects | Architectural Lighting
Features outstanding lighting design in retail spaces
Retail Projects | Interior Design Magazine
Explores all types of retail projects from around the world
vmsd : Visual Merchandising and Store Design
Highlights design projects for department stores, supermarkets, and a wide variety of specialty shops
In the Library
Brand Identity Essentials : 100 Principles for Designing Logos and Building Brands
by Kevin Budelmann, Yang Kim, and Curt Wozniak
Covers everything from basic design principles to the relationship between brand identities and graphic design elements
Contemporary Visual Merchandising and Environmental Design
by Jay Diamond and Ellen Diamond
Examines every aspect of retail design, including concepts, color, lighting, signage, graphics, displays, materials, fixtures, sustainability, and multicultural considerations
Designing to Sell : A Complete Guide to Retail Store Planning and Design
by Vilma Barr and Charles E. Broudy
Discusses all aspects of store design, including program, layout, color, lighting, signage, graphics, displays, materials, building systems, and construction
Environmental Psychology for Design
by Dak Kopec
Explores the interaction between environments and human behavior, highlighting how differences in age, gender and cultural background influence that interaction
LD+A : Lighting Design and Application
Each November issue focuses retail lighting projects and products
Sustainable Commercial Interiors
by Penny Bonda and Katie Sosnowchik
Considers all areas of sustainable design for commercial interiors, including water, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, ratings and certifications, and making the business case for going green
Sustainable Design for Interior Environments
by Susan M. Winchip
Covers building components, finishes and furnishings, indoor environmental quality, and lighting for commercial and residential interiors
Time-Saver Standards
The Time-Saver Standards series provides design, architecture and construction standards for all types of projects, including standard layouts and plans
Online
Buildings & Sites | United States Access Board
Covers codes, standards and guidelines for all types of public and commercial spaces, including government facilities
Retail and Store Planning | InformeDesign
Research summaries provide information on designing retail spaces, covering everything from the influence of culture on lighting to the effects of merchandise display on consumer behavior
Retail Design | Contract Magazine
Articles highlight all types of retail facilities and cover sustainability, space planning, interior design, wayfinding, codes, and building systems
In the Library
Interior Design Magazine
New products are featured throughout each issue, and Spring and Fall Market Tabloids focus exclusively on interior design products and materials
Interiors & Sources
Each August issue focuses on furniture, fixtures and materials for retail and service projects
vmsd : Visual Merchandising and Store Design
Reviews new products for retail environments and features design projects for a wide variety of retail spaces
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ASID Interior Design Product Finder
Features products for commercial and residential projects, with the option to search vendors by location
Evaluating and Selecting Green Products | Whole Building Design Guide
Describes the process of and tools for selecting green building materials and products, with information about relevant codes and standards as well as links to sites with further information
Products | Interior Design Magazine
Features products for commercial and residential projects
Products | vmsd
Reviews new products for retail environments
Products & Materials | DISD Library on Pinterest
Brings together products and materials for commercial and residential projects from some of the best online sources
Steelyard
Online marketplace of products, services, inspiration, and trends for designers, architects, purchasers, manufacturers, and others in the design profession
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