Architectural Design Principles

  1. Principles of Perception and Experience
    1. Light and Shadow
      1. Natural Light
        1. Orientation and Sun Path
          1. Windows and Openings
            1. Daylighting Strategies
            2. Artificial Light
              1. Ambient Lighting
                1. Task Lighting
                  1. Accent Lighting
                    1. Lighting Fixtures and Placement
                    2. Creating Mood and Atmosphere
                      1. Warm Light
                        1. Cool Light
                          1. Intensity and Color Temperature
                          2. Articulating Form with Light
                            1. Highlighting Edges and Surfaces
                              1. Modeling Volumes
                              2. Shadow as a Design Element
                                1. Cast Shadows
                                  1. Shadow Patterns
                                2. Color
                                  1. Color Theory in Architecture
                                    1. Primary Colors
                                      1. Secondary Colors
                                        1. Tertiary Colors
                                          1. Color Harmony and Contrast
                                          2. Psychological Impact of Color
                                            1. Emotional Responses
                                              1. Cultural Associations
                                              2. Color in Relation to Material and Light
                                                1. Color Changes under Different Lighting
                                                  1. Material Reflectance and Absorption
                                                2. Texture and Materiality
                                                  1. Visual Texture
                                                    1. Pattern and Ornament
                                                      1. Surface Treatments
                                                      2. Tactile Texture
                                                        1. Sensory Experience
                                                          1. Material Feel
                                                          2. Expressive Qualities of Materials
                                                            1. Symbolism and Meaning
                                                              1. Authenticity and Honesty of Materials
                                                              2. Juxtaposition of Materials
                                                                1. Contrast and Complement
                                                                  1. Transitions between Materials

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                                                              7. Principles of Context and Integration