Color and Light in Man-Made Environments

Color and light in man-made environmentsAuthor: Frank H. MahnkeTitle: Color and light in man-made environmentsPublication: Van Nostrand ReinholdEdition: FIRST EDITIONDescription: First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with previous owners stamps on pastedown and fly leaf page. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear. Seller ID: 416611Subject: Science & Nature

An Interdisciplinary Understanding of Color and Its Use as a Beneficial Element in the Design of the Architectural Environment

Written primarily for professionals involved in the planning and design of public facilities, Color, Environment, and Human Response examines the properties and effects of color, and makes specific recommendations for the use of color in environments ranging from school gymnasiums to hospital EKG rooms to industrial foundries.

The first part of this practical and useful guide discusses the psychological and physiological effects of color, light, and environmental conditions on the human organism. This information is based on the most up-to-date international man/environment research available. Drawing from studies in fields that seem unrelated to architecture—fields such as natural science, color theory, technology, biology, medicine, and psychology—Mr. Mahnke combines hard scientific evidence with empirical studies and his own professional experience as a color consultant to create a fascinating guide to the purposeful use of color. Here he examines:

• The psychological effects of color
• Color fundamentals
• Biological effects of light
• Analysis of design goals

In the second part of Color, Environment, and Human Response, Mr. Mahnke gives practical advice on the use of color and light for specific purposes in a broad scope of environments. From hospitals to industrial workplaces, each environment is thoroughly covered function-by-function. The chapter on healthcare facilities, for example, includes advice for every area from the entrance lobby, to laboratories, to staff lounges, to intensive care. Just a few of the many built environments covered in illuminating detail include:

• Offices and computer workstations
• Schools
• Healthcare facilities
• Restaurants and food display
• Industrial work environments
• Color for exteriors

Whether you're an architect, designer, city planner, lighting engineer, or color consultant, you'll learn how to create healthy and productive environments with Color, Environment, and Human Response.