Often called Interior Architecture or Interior Architecture & Design. It is the practice of determining the internal layout of a building, where walls and fixtures should be placed, and how to best use an existing space. It shouldn't be confused with Interior Decorating because it is not concerned with the color of the curtains or how the furniture is arranged.
My personal interest is more specific towards Kitchen & Bath Design and the interior of Children's Museums, Children's Hospitals, and Child Care Centers.
written on August 10, 2002