AIM AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
A theoretical and practical approach to the construction of furniture that aims to the fulfillment of aesthetic as well as functional requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A thorough study of the construction of fixed or mobile furniture based on the analysis of the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fabric, paper, glass, etc., and an approach to traditional, modern and contemporary manufacturing techniques. In particular, the course examines connecting elements and supporting mechanisms as part of the aesthetic appearance of the furniture.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
To familiarize students with the furniture design and construction.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
GREEK
1. Ηλιόπουλος Β, Η μορφή στο σχεδιασμό των συνδέσεων, εκδ. ΙΩΝ, Αθήνα 1997.
2. Ηλιόπουλος Β, Ελαφρές μεταβλητές κατασκευές, εκδ. ΕΛΛΗΝ, Αθήνα 1993,
3. Παρμενίδης Γ- Χαραλαμπίδου  Διβάνη Σ, Η μορφή του σχεδιασμένου αντικειμένου, εκδ. Παρατηρητής, Αθήνα 1989.

INTERNATIONAL
1. Habegger J - Osman J, Sourcebook of modern furniture, εκδ. Amazon 2004.
2. Fiell S- Phillipis P, 1000 chairs, εκδ. Παπασωτηρίου, Αθήνα 2003.
3. Hesket J, Industrial design, εκδ. Thames and Hudson, London 1987.
4. Pevsner M, The sources of modern architecture and design, εκδ. Thames and Hudson, London 1985.