In the first photo you can see the large windows which  are a type of glass which is a technological advance. The metal framing is an advance as well. The lights inside were once not there, they were added when the light bulb was introduced. Each of the buildings' characteristics are a technological advance. For example, the many arches and columns on the building. Other advances would include the materials used on the building such as stone and concrete. On the inside there are many materials such as the tile floor, the paintings on the wall, and the wall material itself. Other technological advances would be the plumbing, electric, and heat/air if there is any in the building.

Passive solar design minimizes energy use by saving energy through the use of solar technology. Technology like this poses new opportunities for saving money on bills and it helps conserve energy. Lighting is a technological advance itself. Lighting is functional and can also be aesthetically pleasing. For example, Christmas lights are decorative as well as lamps. Light changes the color or look of things. Natural light vs artificial light will have a different color to it and therefore objects in a room may look a different color.

Technology and light+color are used in picture 1. Natural light comes through the large window. The window is framed with a technology such as steel or iron. Technology can be seen in the artificial lighting such as the chandilier, exit sign, and other lights. The colors found in this interior are neutral, such as the red brick, the beige walls, black window frame, and the black and brown floors. Elements and principles and materials can be seen in picture two. Color and shape can be seen in the books on the bookshelf. Color is also found on the walls and couch. Light is used above the bookshelf. Lines makeup the bookshelf itself. The materials used include wood which is used for the couch frame and the bookshelf. Fabric and cusion are used in the couch. Books are placed on the shelf for easy grab. In the last photo, scale can be found. The car on the left compared to the buildings shows that the buildings are large. Looking closely, You can see a person to the right of the car, which shows a human comparison to the buildings. The scale of downtown isn't very large compared to other cities' downtowns.

Aging population

Elders sometimes need extra features when it comes to a design of something. 3 things that are important for aging population in design is ease of use, safety and comfort. Comfort and safety are crucial for the well-being of people. That's why design for people, especially elders, has to put safety and comfort first. Ease of use can be developed into design through various applications. Kholer developed a bathtub with all 3 of the important things. The ease of use in the bathtub is seen through the lowering wall. It also has a wide opening. You can easily sit on the wall and get in the bathtub. There are handles on the sides for safety. Once you're in the hot tub you can lift the wall and start your bath. They added a few comfort options such as the bubble massage and deep soak because of the long wall. The tub drains in 2 minuets and then the wall is able to be lifted down. The wall is less than 5 pounds for ease of use.

The home insurance building was the first "skyscraper". It was located in Chicago, Illinois. This building was 180 feet. Higher than any other building than before, thanks to it's steel frame that was introduced during this time. This building set a standard for all other skyscrapers such as pluming, elevators, and wind endurance. By introducing steel framing for building structures, buildings became taller and more advanced than ever before. The definition of a skyscraper varies.Some experts define it as a load bearing structure that reaches certain heights. Other experts believe it is any building that is of a large vertical height. Either way, this building is the first to use structural steel instead of masonry.

In ancient times, technology was basic compared to today. There were basic things such as the calendar and books to more complex such as architecture. Roman architecture particularly stood out because of the arches, long lasting concrete, and aqueducts. National time period was a big change from ancient. New building materials such as steel were being used. Transportation such as railroads came about. Also new energy sources such as light was introduced. Modern times has yet again brought new materials. Architecture is starting to take the environment into consideration. LEED certified buildings are being implemented. Most notable in technology is the computers that we use in our everyday lives gets introduced in this time period.

I think any design can be analyzed by light or color. For example, just about every home has windows inside of it. You can describe a room by saying the lighting type, how it makes you feel, etc. The downtown exhibit is a good example of a room with lots of light. Without light, you wouldn’t be able to see color. Every house has color in it. I could describe my own room by saying the walls are white, and there are bright accents placed throughout the room. I think light and color are two very important considerations of any design. Different colors add mood to the room, with light being the biggest thing that affects the mood of a room. Scale ties into light because you may need large lights for a room, or you may need a lot of lights for a room. The scale of windows is an important consideration as well. How much of a certain color you use is very important. If you use a lot of one color, it may overwhelm you. In the first photo you can see a room with many windows. But why did that designer add so many windows? They wanted the space to feel open and bright. You can see that there is water outside as well as trees. Maybe the designer wanted you to feel connected to nature. The second photo shows how windows are placed strategically to look nice and to add plenty of natural light. The third photo shows lots of color. Pink is the most used color in this room. The room has a noticeable color scheme and the designer wanted to make the room feel girly. 

This slab mold is supposed to be a serving dish. This piece shows movement because of the curved lines. I think the form shows how this could in fact be used to hold food. You can see that it could hold food because of the form of it. The sides curve up and creates a sort of a wall so that food can stay. The color of this plate is a pink color, which adds a feminine touch to the overall look of it. This plate looks very smooth if you were to touch it. But it isn't because it is a slab mold. The texture is somewhat grainy.

You can see in the first picture how there is light in the corner. The lights shine on the pieces in order to make them noticeable. The light is a natural color, (it's close to the sun's color) which allows the colors of the objects look how they are meant to. If there was bright lighting that had a different shade to it, it would make the colors of the whole room different, which would make the pieces look different. There are also windows in the side of the room which allowed for natural light to come in. I think that the white shelves made the exhibit look sleek and modern. White shelves also allowed the pieces to stand out.

Concrete is a technological advancement because they use special equipment to make and pour it. The tv inside is a good example of technology. The lights inside were once invented as well. Other things would include the pipes inside the wall. On the outside of the building, the signs are designed on computers. The paint is made from technological advances as well.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Circular windows,

Soft light shines through in the day,

Bright lights shine at night. 

The UK art museum many unique pieces. There was notable use of color in many pieces. The area had lots of light that was mostly artificial but it used a bit of natural light on the 2nd floor.

The first thing you notice when you walk in is this colorful picture. In terms of scale, this picture is very large, probably to make you look at it. 

 These two pieces are contrasting in terms of form. The piece on the right is 3-D.

This picture is easily seen because of the lighting that shined directly on it.

 Artificial lighting is used to showcase the art work well.

I believe this piece of Abraham Lincoln was made in the color black so that you focused more on the facial structure (the form) rather than the color of it.

 The contrasting shapes made this piece stand out to me. It has many intricate details and the dark black looks good against the white wall.

 I noticed these large cages had many different materials and colors in them. The contrast between the materials is what makes this piece interesting.

A bit of natural light on the 2nd floor is shown in this picture. Natural light can change the brightness of colors and makes a room more interesting.

 It is important to note that the walls are all white. White walls help each art piece stand out. It allows no distractions from the main focus which are the art pieces.

A bright neon color is used in the store to bring attention to the products. The green contrasts with the white as well.

The college of public health is a plain, boring building made out of concrete. The outside of the building is boring to viewers because the color is all the same, grey. An exception is the blue signs saying it is the college of public health, making it look even worse. When you walk inside you will see a brown wall and another college of public health sign. The contrast between the white and blue sign and the brown wall makes the sign stand out. There is not much light that shines through the building. In fact, the only natural light source in the front foyer are the glass doors. Throughout the rest of the building artificial light is heavily used. There is some color on the bench in the front foyer. The other colors are neutral such as white and black. The space itself is somewhat small making the visitor feel somewhat closed off from the rest of the world.

In the singletary center, the picture shows huge windows to the right, as well as windows off in the distance. The singletary center primarily uses light to light up the room. What's notable is the chandelier that was strategically placed somewhat in the middle of the room. Neutral colors are used which makes it likable for everyone. In the next photo you can see mainly the use of artificial light but there's also many windows. The windows allow light to come in which allows students to be more awake and alert. In the last photo, the newman center, I noticed only 2 small windows when I first walked in. I also noticed a bright red wall. The red draws attention to the figure that is placed in front of the wall. Artificial light is mostly used in this space. Also, the space feels small because of the short windows.

(http://www.kentucky.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article44603856.html)

The first thing I recognize in Albers' work is the the use of color. One photo from the video is the one with blue boxes. The usage of different shades of blue creates a monochromatic scheme. Another photo that I saw in the video that stood out to me is the piece with an analogous and monochromatic scheme, as well as mixtures of tertiary and neutral colors. One of my favorite pieces is the one with black lines that zig-zag and cause your eyes to move very fast over the photo. He uses lots of lines in his pieces. The lines curve and/or cross and this creates movement. Albers also uses lots of shapes such as squares, circles, and rectangles in his work. But the most prominent thing about Albers' work is his use of color. Overall, color is one of the main ideas in his pieces.