Color Theory
What are the three primary colors?
Red, Blue, and Yellow
What is the design principle that makes sure objects and furniture are evenly distributed?
Balance.
What does “energy-efficient” mean when talking about a home?
Using less energy to perform the same function.
This country has tiny living spaces for city dwellers and travelers alike.
Japan.
This U.S. city is known for its colorful row houses called “Painted Ladies,” famously seen in the opening credits of Full House.
San Francisco
What do you get when you mix a primary and a secondary color?
Tertiary Color
What is the rule of grouping items in odd numbers for aesthetic appeal?
Rule of Three
What are the “3 Rs” of sustainability in housing?
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
What country is famous for colorful tile work called azulejos often used in interior and exterior design?
Portugal
This French city is home to the most visited historic building in the world — a former royal palace turned art museum.
The Louvre
What type of color scheme uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel?
Analogous Color Scheme
What design principle helps guide the eye through a space?
Rhythm
What is the name for buildings designed to reduce environmental impact?
Green Building
Which European country is known for minimalist design, flat-pack furniture, and a little store called IKEA?
Sweden
This famous Indian building is actually a home built as a symbol of love — it’s made of white marble and attracts millions of tourists.
Taj Mahal
What does the term “monochromatic” mean in color design?
Various tints, shades, and tones.
Horizontal lines make the space feel ___________________?
Wider, Bigger, open space
Name one renewable energy source commonly used in homes.
Solar, Wind, and Geothermal energy.
This country is famous for having homes called “trulli,” which are small, white stone houses with cone-shaped roofs.
Italy.
This floating city in Italy has homes built on canals instead of roads.
Venice, Italy.
What is the psychological effect of cool colors like blue and green in a room?
They create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
If a room has too much symmetry, it can feel stiff. What type of balance is created when different elements have equal visual weight without being identical?
Asymmetrical
What is the term for a design that adjusts to meet the needs of aging or disabled individuals? (Something that needs to meet the needs of all people living in it.)
Universal Design
In the U.S., the narrowest house (only 8.4 feet wide) is found in this state.
New York
This desert city is known for luxury homes with desert views, palm trees, and lots of modern architecture — oh, and casinos.
Las Vegas, Nevada.