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Birren, Faber – Coll Univ Bus, 1969
Descriptors: Color Planning, Controlled Environment, Design Requirements, Lighting
Download full textIlluminating Engineering Research Inst., New York, NY. – 1965
Featured in this report is a summary of an extensive and unique study of color combinations and lighting. The summary presents the highlights of a report by Xr. Harry Helson which brings to fulfillment the complex work of this distinguished psychologist who began his inquiries in the late 50's. The report provides a method of forecasting whether a…
Descriptors: Color Planning, Design Requirements, Lighting, Psychological Studies
Peer reviewedPapadatos, Steven P. – NASSP Bulletin, 1973
An architect interested in schools offers suggestions on how color affects student happiness and productivity. (Editor)
Descriptors: Building Design, Color Planning, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Birren, Faber – AIA Journal, 1972
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Color Planning, Controlled Environment, Design Requirements
Mobil Finishes Co., Inc., Chicago, IL. – 1962
THE AIM OF THIS MANUAL PREPARED FOR ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS IS TO PROVIDE FOR COLOR PLANNING IN HOSPITALS AND SCHOOLS AND ALTHOUGH APPROPRIATE FOR THE SELECTION OF ALL INTERIOR SURFACE MATERIALS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION. IN SCHOOL, AND INDIVIDUAL'S EXPOSURE TO DECORATION IS REPEATED DAILY FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND STAFF ATTEND AT LEAST FOR THE SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Building Design, Color Planning, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Birren, Faber – AIA Journal, 1972
Discusses recent research on how light and color affect bodily functions. (Author)
Descriptors: Color Planning, Controlled Environment, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Peer reviewedHanlon, Heather – Educational Horizons, 1979
The author describes physical conditions in the classroom--light, sound, color and touch, and space--that the educator can alter to improve human comfort and thus make the classroom a more pleasurable, effective place for both teacher and student. (Editor)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Furniture
Birren, Faber – AIA Journal, 1972
Indicates what happens to man when he suffers sensory deprivation, and underscores color's influence on behavior patterns. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Color Planning, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Rankin, John C. – 1982
In this speech, the author traces the history of lighting in schools, discusses the variables affecting the amount of illuminance needed, and provides a table of illuminances recommended for Ontario schools. Other factors that affect vision--glare, veiling reflection, color, and brightness balance--are outlined. Planners are admonished to…
Descriptors: Color Planning, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities. – 1968
A bibliography on sources related to the structuring of the physical environment has been developed based on professional and classroom experience. This initial selection of journals, books, and unpublished papers gives an overview of man and the environmental conditions which are part of his daily living pattern. Information leading to design…
Descriptors: Architecture, Behavioral Sciences, Biological Sciences, Color Planning
