Final report: BD+C's 2020 Color Trends Report
This special research report from the editors of BD+C explores the leading trends and drivers related to the use of color on commercial, institutional, and multifamily building projects.
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Innovations Pave the Way for High-Performing Metallic Coatings
Valspar's durable metallic coating systems are made to last while providing a vibrant sparkle
Tracing Color Trends and the Paint Industry Through the Years
Innovations in technology mean today's architects have endless options when it comes to coating options.
Special Effects: Going Beyond the Color Spectrum for Exteriors
AEC teams have endless options when it comes to choosing hues and effects for architectural coatings
May 22, 2015
Shades of Gray—And One Green
Many companies utilize their signature colors for the exterior and interior of their office suites, buildings, and more. But for a product strategy and design firm in Austin, Texas, just one simple hue was needed to represent the brand.
Coatings | May 6, 2015
Color and Contrast in the Built Environment
Because color is incredibly subjective, personal and situational, it is difficult to study scientifically. There is no conclusive evidence to fully support one color’s beneficial effects on the human mind and body over another color.
Coatings | Apr 20, 2015
Wayfinding With Color
Color’s prominent role in wayfinding has become a focus in architecture, as color association is strong and memorable for regular occupants and occasional visitors alike.
Mar 23, 2015
Brightening Young Minds with Color
Education is changing, and school design is changing with it. The old-fashioned classroom, filled with rows of front-facing desks, is giving way to other types of learning spaces.
Feb 25, 2015
Light and bright can cool you down
Colors can be a helpful tool for meeting energy performance goals.
Jan 15, 2015
5 design considerations when selecting color for healthcare facilities
In an environment where the chief task is to heal the sick and injured, color matters for both patients and healthcare personnel.
Coatings | Nov 6, 2014
Spanning the Spectrum
Chameleons are known for changing their skin colors to suit the observer, but what if a building can too?
