Standards for program: Building systems, materials and products.

1. The program of interior design completed by an applicant must ensure that the student designs within the context of building systems and uses appropriate materials and products. 2. The criteria for satisfaction of the standard set forth in subsection 1 are whether: (a) The student has an understanding that design solutions affect and are impacted by: (1) Construction systems and methods, including wood frames, steel frames, masonry and concrete; (2) Power distribution systems; (3) Mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and plumbing; (4) Lighting systems; and (5) Ceiling systems; (b) The student has an understanding that design solutions affect and are impacted by energy management; (c) The student has an understanding that design solutions affect and are impacted by data and voice telecommunication systems; (d) The student has an understanding that design solutions affect and are impacted by flooring systems, including raised and heated floors; (e) The student has an understanding that design solutions affect and are impacted by security systems; (f) The student has an understanding that design solutions affect and are impacted by acoustics; (g) The student has an understanding that design solutions affect and are impacted by the interface of building systems with systems of furniture for work stations; (h) Work by the student demonstrates that materials and products are appropriately selected and applied on the basis of their properties and criteria for performance; (i) The student has knowledge of sources for materials and products; (j) The student has an understanding of the concept of sustainable resources; (k) The student has knowledge of methods for the installation of carpets, resilient flooring and wall coverings; and (l) The student has knowledge of requirements for the maintenance of material. 3. The minimum requirements for satisfaction of the standard set forth in subsection 1 are compliance with the criteria set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 2 and at least seven of the remaining criteria set forth in that subsection. 4. As used in this section: (a) “Knowledge” means familiarity with data and information. (b) “Sustainable resources” means materials that meet the needs of the present without adversely affecting the current or future ecology. (c) “Understanding” means a thorough comprehension of concepts and their interrelationships.