How I Use Color (An Architect's Guide)

Learn how architects use color in their work along with all the color selection tools, tips and resources I use in my practice. This is an inside look at the thinking architects invest in the design of our built world; our architecture.
Topics addressed:
- Basic color theory
- Concept development
- Materials + Color
- Emotional responses
- Neutrals (and why they're a good idea)
- My least favorite color (and why)
- Systems
- Light and how natural and artificial impacts color
- Tools and Resources

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STARTUP TOOLKIT:

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Please watch: "Making a Site Model - The Outpost Project"
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[alexanderclaylavin]

Revisiting these years later, I'm still blown away by how much education and insight you offer the viewer.

That said, now that you have the mechanics of the format mastered, maybe follow up with more editions of these style guides?

Thank you, as ever, for this gift to the world of design.

[HarryYese]

Hey Eric,
Three weeks ago I posted a question about what I should do with my time and after a really inspiring comment from you I duct taped my laptop shut and started living life. Boy, has it been one helluva three weeks! I started building my own desk (which is both unique and beautifully designed and really fun to make), I bought a guitar, started drawing, connected with some old friends, took a few long walks and did some more stuff. Thank you for inspiring me! I will keep you posted when I have more news!

[bryangreifinger]

I think you pack the most information into one short video than anyone else on Youtube. Thanks again for an amazing video !

[jigsaw]

Perhaps this is the best channel on YouTube.

[sy-xlrf]

finaly a video that give's a good basic on architecture and color

[danielhlynianchuk]

My architecture class teacher made me watch it in class. I loved it!
Your videos used in college, something to be proud of.

[katmandude]

great vid again. after 20 years at the painting academy and 15 yrs practice this vid really hit the spot!

[reneejanssen]

This is such a well-made video and an awesome channel. I'm very interested in architecture and I'm basically just watching all the 30x40 videos to learn more. The amount of useful information crammed into these videos is fantastic.

[chauanhvu]

I've been struggling with finding videos that take interior design seriously. This is an amazing resource.

[justinyowell]

I am a second year architect student and these videos really help me elevate my designs. I have a fair amount of knowledge about color, design, structure, light etc but you touch on a lot of points that i hadn't really thought about as much. Thank you! keep it up!

[beccareynolds]

I am enrolling on architecture course once I have completed my Diploma I am so glad that I have found your channel... Thank you :-)

[marianamota]

Love it! I am doing an essay on the impact of the coloured light on my client and how they feel in the space. Very useful, thank you 😊

[fountainhead]

Great video!!! It’s like a crash course in color. Thanks Arch. Eric for keeping us motivated in our endeavor to be creative environmental design-creators!

[archiape]

My question is: as a student what other activities can I do to earn (As I have a lengthy architect accessories wishlist) the things which actually help me even in my career!
Ex: photography, vlogs, etc

[MaZEEZaM]

Hi Eric, it would be great if you could do a video on photography from a site analysis point of view.

[conallgifford]

question for your Q&A:
out of all of your projects that you have done which one is your favourite?

[Andylolize]

I'd love to see what you can share with us about lights in the architecture. Artificial and natural. Loving the series man!
Good job.

[lauraaugustine]

Thank you so much for all you share Eric. I've really enjoyed your book too. As a student of Architecture, your work has been really helpful.

[judithwilliams]

This was fascinating and thought provoking. Extremely helpful. Many thanks for all the inspiration and education.

[Flash_GamingDubz]

Hello Eric, just dropping by to give you big props on the videos you make. I am a beginning first year architecture student at a college in Los Angeles and all the time I'm looking for really cool and interesting things to inspire me, to dream bigger and I found your channel and i immediately got stuck watching your videos. I subscribed and will definitely keep watching for inspiration. I don't have any questions yet, as I find your videos very informative, clear and straight to the point, but I'm sure I'll storm in with questions as I dig into architecture more. It'd be so cool to see one of your projects first hand!

Thanks again,
Jesus M.