Color and Light in Man-made Environments

• Main Authors: Mahnke, Frank H. 1947- (Author), Mahnke, Rudolf H. 1925- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Van Nostrand Reinhold 1987
• Subjects: Environmental psychology; Color > Psychological aspects; Light in architecture; Color in architecture; Light > Physiological effect
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• Physical Description: xi, 140 pages, [8] pages of plates illustrations (some colour) 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0442260806; 0442013221

Written for architects, interior designers, and color consultants, this ambitious study explores the psychological and physiological effects of color in the man-made environment. Scientific findings and industry-by-industry examples are furnished to help professionals specify colors that will create healthful environments in hospitals, schools, restaurants, and other public facilities.