The Power of Color

COLOR is literally the `wavelength` medicine of the future. It calls to us and asks us to recognize its value as an alternative medicine that the environment can provide. ?from The Power of Color THE FIRST PRACTICAL GUIDE TO CREATING HEALTHY INTERIORS WITH COLOR Working from the scientifically based premise that the use of full-spectrum color on finishes and surfaces is essential to creating a healthy man-made environment, Sara O. Marberry and Laurie Zagon arm design professionals with: A complete methodology and clear, easy-to-follow guidelines to designing with full-spectrum color without compromising style or client preferences A concise refresher course in color theory Detailed analyses of more than 20 projects for a wide range of public and private spaces, including healthcare facilities, schools, day-care centers, hotels, and offices Color charts that break down proportions of hue, value, and chroma for each project discussed A project showcase featuring more than 40 full-color photographs, bringing vividly to life all of the examples discussed Thanks to the efforts of a handful of visionaries working in a variety of disciplines, our knowledge of the role of light and color in human health has taken a quantum leap during the past decade. For instance, clear links have been established between color and academic performance among grade-schoolers, and medical journals now routinely feature reports of color being used successfully to assist in the treatment of everything from depression to AIDS. Now, in a book that is as inspiring as it is instructive, design professionals can learn how to use color to create interior spaces that support the health and well-being of all who live and work in them. The first and only practical guide to creating healthy interior design using color, The Power of Color provides a simple methodology and set of guidelines that can easily be integrated into professional practice. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.