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Heidi Schlegel

Associate Professor

School of Design
College of Art and Design
hstfaa@rit.edu
585-475-6760
Office Location
BOO-4634

Heidi Schlegel

Associate Professor

School of Design
College of Art and Design

Education

BFA, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

hstfaa@rit.edu
585-475-6760
Areas of Expertise
Interior Design

Currently Teaching

INDE-222
Design Issues
3 Credits
The course will introduce students to current and emerging issues impacting the built environment from a human-centered design perspective and the role of information gathering to inform evidence-based design solutions. Course content will include investigatory techniques to support research inspired design programming including qualitative and quantitative data gathering methods with special focus on research, oral, visual, and written communication. Research topics will investigate current and emerging issues that are shaping contemporary society from a human-centered design perspective. At the completion of this course, students will understand varied physical, behavioral, psychological, cultural, and social interactions contextualizing human experience in the built environment and methods of gathering, distilling, and communicating information for application in the design process.
INDE-303
Materials and Specifications
3 Credits
The course will introduce students to materials and specifications for interior design. Students will learn how to select, specify, and apply appropriate materials, finishes and furnishings for interior design projects. Selections will be based on performance, testing, code, sustainability, accessibility, indoor air quality, ergonomics, human health, and safety. At the completion of this course, students will understand the role of materials in supporting design intent, human experience, code requirements, the specification process as part of a contract document set, and the value of lifelong learning in relationship to evolving materials, products, and fabrication technologies.
INDE-304
Building Systems
3 Credits
The course will introduce students to the components of building construction and environmental control systems. The building structure and envelope as the primary control system for function and human comfort.
INDE-401
Multi-Story/Multi-Purpose Design
4 Credits
The course will introduce students to multi-story and multi-purpose design, building, zoning, proprietary and zoning codes, and ADA legislation.
INDE-599
Interior Design Independent Study
1 - 6 Credits
Interior Design Independent Study will provide students with the ability to study in a specialized area with an individual faculty member. Students, with the assistance of a faculty adviser, will propose a course of study. Independent study students must obtain permission of an instructor and complete the Independent Study Permission Form to enroll.

In the News

  • November 1, 2018

    Stefani Schultz uses her laptop to digitally sketch out design ideas for the team's park.

    Student Spotlight: Park design chosen for KaBOOM! grant

    Meet Madison Miller, Jim Chen and Stefani Schultz, third-year interior design students who designed a play area for the Sojourner Home at Wilson Commencement Park in Rochester. The project received a $63,000 grant to make the students’ design a reality.
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Featured Work

Custom Furniture

Heidi Schlegel

Custom furniture pieces utilize pre/post construction waste, recycled content and found objects to support a mission of zero waste and environmental responsibility. All finish materials are evaluated...

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