final Flashcards
what is analogos colors
adjacent colors on the color wheel
what is monochromatic
all the same hue, tints tones and shades
split compliment
using the two colors that are on either side of the complimentary color
complimentary color
color exact opposite on color wheel
Tetrad
4 color scheme - two sets of complimentary colors
Triad
special variant of the split complimentary scheme - triangle with equal distance to each color
Secondary Colors
Orange, Green and Violet
hue
Pure colors
Value
How light the color is
Tertiary colors
blue-green, red-orange, blue-violet
Munsell
Defines colors by measured hues, value and chroma
Chroma
purity of a color
Most ideal outdoor counter top
concrete
Most ideal outdoor cabinets
Stainless Steel
Most ideal outdoor flooring
brick, concrete, pavers
What is a pergola
A pergola is a garden feature forming a shaded walkway, passageway, or sitting area of vertical posts or pillars that usually support cross-beams and a sturdy
3 utilities that need to be considered in an outdoor space
Gas, water and electrical
Resilient vs Non-Resilient Flooring
Resilient flooring = affordable to install and maintain
Non-resilient flooring = expensive and requires care
Stone with lots of holes
Travertine
Quality of carpet is judged by what?
it’s density - the number of fibers sewn on to the back
which carpet fiber is considrered fire resistant
Wool
two of the most important considerations for window treatments
Light and privacy
3 Components that make up a working triangle
sink, fridge stove
Must pick before drafting a kitchen
golden triangle
Types of lines
Vertical lines take you up, horozontal lines move you along, diagonal lines take you to a destination - curved takes up more space and it’s more architectural than practical
Who designed Getty Center
Richard Meier
Who Designed the Pacific Design Center
César Pelli
Three Points of space impression
function, zoning, dimensions
Psychological impact of textures vs smooth
Textures add an element of warmth or adventure, smooth textures make it feel stable and controlled
Open Space impression vs Close Space Impression
open and multifunctional vs each area having a specific function
How is rythem created in a space
Created when one or more elements of design are used. REpetition in a hallway keeps you moving, gradiation (ombre walls)
3 most important staging elements
de-clutter, clean and paint in a neutral color
Homes need to be staged regardless of condition, location and price
True
Most important space to stage is
living room
Renewable
bamboo, grows super fast
Recyclable
reclaimed wood, vintage
VOC
- Volatile Organic Compound, contribute to the quality of the air in our homes - in paints, sprays, cleansers etc
Sustainable
can we keep doing things the way we are doing them - and can seven generations from now keep living the way we live now.
Boiphilic Design
a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions.
Electricity today is predominantly generated by using
steam
