Color In Depth: 
The Role of Color in Surface Specification

Approved by: AIA and IDCEC
Designation: LU|HSW
Duration of the presentation: 1 hour
Learning units: 1 LU

Learning objectives

• Get a comprehensive view about color theory and its evolution.
• Learn about the science of color and light, and how colors affect human emotional responses within a built environment.
• Understand how to use color in tile specification and what factors to consider for best results within different applications.
• Study the color forecast for interior tile specification within multiple built environments.

Presentation brief

In this course, we will take a deep dive into color. You will enjoy a brief history of color theory, review how color reacts with light and other colors, how colors affect human emotional responses within a built environment and the various ways color is imparted in the creation of porcelain tile. Apply these basics and look at future color trend forecasts as you explore various inspirations and applications of how to use color in tile specification.
 

Where?

Our newly accredited Cradle to Cradle CEU is available in the following areas in the USA: New York City, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Long Island, Washington DC, Miami and Los Angeles. In Canada the CEU’s are offered in Toronto. For requests outside this area please contact us.