SFL Final Prep

Sense of Place:

Something or space that stands out as being different

Artifact Attachment:

Something that we become attached to, Ex: pot or pan that was passed down to us by a grandparent

Sacred Places:

A place where you feel a sense of reverence. Somewhere you can go to feel of your worth and role in society. A place that is somewhat set apart from the rest of the world. Sometimes has symbols that identify with your religious beliefs. Closely associated with a need for nature.

ACT Standards: A/a

Abrasion - the surface wear of a fabric caused by rubbing and contact with another fabric

Smoke and CO detector locations

Smoke: Outside each separate sleeping area, inside each sleeping room, at least one on every level. -Not recommended in the kitchen CO: Outside each sleeping area

Mystery/Complexity:

Something is just out of view, offers some mystery and interest

ACT Standards: Painter's Palette

Wet and dry crocking

Crocking:

When the dye transfers from one fabric to another by rubbing

Shade

hue and black

Tone

hue and gray

Tint

hue and white

Hue

pure color

What is a patina?

A finely textured luster that develops with wear.(think silver or aluminum)

Arousal:

Creating a space with a lot of energy = we will enjoy it more

Place Attachment:

Emotional attachment to a place based on previous happy memories/good social interaction there; a place with a positive emotional connotation

Minimum ceiling height and room size

Rooms must be >= 70 sq ft... must have one room that is at least 120 sq ft. Ceiling must be >= 7' When the ceiling is slanted, at least 50% of the floor area must have a 7ft ceiling space

Pattern Repeat

Wall covering or fabric pattern measurement from the top of one pattern to the top of the next, or from one pattern to another horizontally.

Red

+ Arousing, exciting, strength, Warmth - Aggressive, rage, blood, intensity

Gray

+ Conservative, quiet, calm - Dreary, tedious, without life, passive

Yellow

+ Happiness, Cheerful, Hope, bright future, wisdom - Egocentric, "insane laughter"

Orange

+ Jovial, lively, energetic, extroverted, sociable - Intrusive, blustering, declassifying

White

+ Light, spiritual, hope, innocence - Boring, plain, detachment, emotionless

Black

+ Power, elegance,status, richness, dignity - Aggressive, evil, overpowering

Blue

+ Relaxing, security, calm, comfort, nobility, confidence - Cold, depressing, melancholy, sadness

Purple/Violet

+ Royalty, delicate, Dignified, Strength, integrity - Disconcerting, subduing, strict, morbid, narcotic

Green

+ Tranquil, refreshing, quiet, natural - Common, tiresome, guilty?

Ramp rise and run

1/12 (8.3% slope), exception may occur if the space does not allow for that ratio (up to 12% slope)

Stair openings and handrail height

4" or less for gaps in the stairs or rails 36" High Handrail cannot project into stairwell more than 4.5 inches

Width of a textile:

54" (explicitly stated as correct answer to test question in class)

Analogous Color Scheme

Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs. Analogous color schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye. Make sure you have enough contrast when choosing an analogous color scheme. Choose one color to dominate, a second to support. The third color is used (along with black, white or gray) as an accent.

Need for Nature (Biophilia):

Can be fulfilled both by incorporating living things (trees, plants, animals) or through elements that suggest nature (natural wood finishes, artwork with nature involved, natural patterns in textiles etc)

Definition and purpose of theory:

Coherent description, explanation, and representation of observed or experienced phenomena. Creates a framework to help with the design Theory helps us predict the future

ACT Standards-Wyzenbeek Rating:

Commercial and Heavy Duty Ratings - Wyzenbeek Rating: number of rubs and abrasion a fabric can withstand - Commercial: 15,000 rubs - Heavy Duty: 30,000 rubs

Complementary Color Scheme

Complementary: Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be complementary colors (example: red and green). The high contrast of complementary colors creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation. This color scheme must be managed well so it is not jarring. Complementary colors are tricky to use in large doses, but work well when you want something to stand out. Complementary colors are really bad for text.

How often is the International Residential Code (IRC) published?

Every three years

ACT Standards: Flame

Flammability

Environmental Preference:

Generally prefer environments that make sense, offer challenge or novelty, and allow for choice.

Advancing and Receding Colors:

Generally, warm colors tend to advance, cool colors recede. Remember that warm colors can also be made to be cool, and vice versa. Usually paired with the intensity of a color. Whites also tend to recede, making a room seem larger

Minimum widths of halls, stairs, & exterior door

Halls and stairs: 3 ft Exterior door: 32 inches wide 78 inches tall

What is an egress?

It is any exterior door. Book says: The way out; exit At least one egress must be 32"

Different types of fibers:

Man-Made: Chemically derived and extruded from a viscous or liquid solution. Cellulosic: A classification of natural fibers that come from plants and are made up of cellulose- cotton and linen being the most commonly used. Rayon and acetate (Man-made) are also a classification of cellulosic fibers. Protein: Natural fibers or fabrics whose source is animal based: wool, silk, textile leather.

Monochromatic Color Scheme

Monochromatic color schemes are based on one color. To have a successful monochromatic design, you want to utilize light, medium, and dark values, and varieties of the color in intensities. Having some white and or small amounts of black or even the complement hue, can be added to a monochromatic design to add balance and relieve the design from being overwhelming.

Achromatic Color Scheme

Not in the book, but it basically just includes many shades of gray/black/neutrals

Meaning of Place:

Not magnificent, but has association because of what happens there - We know the story about something (Holocaust museum)

Prospect/Refuge:

Offers both a safe place to observe without being observed, and the opportunity to engage in other activities if you so choose

After Image:

One tends to see a shadow form of the compliment of the color after focusing on it for a long period of time (in class example with the 4 color squares)

ACT Standards: Star

Physical properties Pilling: formation of fuzz balls Breakage strength: the measurement of stress exerted to pull a fabric apart under tension Seam Slippage: the movements of yarns in a fabric that occurs when it is pulled apart at the seam

Stair Riser and Tread Minimum or Maximum Sizes and Variation

Riser max 7.75" Tread min 10" Variation: can't vary by more than ⅜"

Split Complementary Color Scheme

Split Complementary: The split-complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, it uses the two colors adjacent to its complement. This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but has less tension. The split-complementary color scheme is often a good choice for beginners, because it is difficult to mess up

What is an undertone?

The addition of a small amount of one hue to another, rendering the latter slightly warm or cool. Undertones can be perceived by careful examination

Attention Restoration:

The idea that brains need something to be able to momentarily take one's mind off of the task at hand and refresh, then refocus. Often goes hand in hand with need for nature.

Simultaneous Contrast

The juxtaposition or near placement of opposing, often intense colors that contrast with each other, possibly causing a vibrating afterimage where they border.

What is the metameric effect?

The perceived matching of two colors that do not actually match according to the spectrum. (colors looking different in different light etc). Metamerism or the metameric effect is the apparent change of colors under different lighting due to the warmth or coolness of the spectral energy distribution of the light. Colors are likely to look different in different spaces.

Triad Color Scheme

Triad: equal distance on the color wheel A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues. To use a triadic harmony successfully, the colors should be carefully balanced - let one color dominate and use the two others for accent.

How do you neutralize a color?

Use its complementary color

Bathroom requirements

Ventilation 21" from front of toilet to wall 30" x 30" shower

ACT Standards: Sun

colorfastness to light - a material's degree of resistance to the fading effect of light