Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000), an artist with different ideas of architecture, envisioned colorful buildings that incorporate organic shapes and forms, irregular patterns, uneven surfaces, and forests that grow from windows and rooftops. As early as the mid-20th century, Hundertwasser dealt with architecture in ways that offered…

Two Oregon recreational facilities, the Tualatin Hills Sports Complex and the Corvallis Aquatic Center, designed by architects Broome, Oringdulph, O'Toole, Rudolf and Associates, share the bold application of color and clarity of design. (Author/MLF)

Discusses studies showing that color and light have a significant influence on how students learn and retain information (for example, daylight is much more beneficial than fluorescent light). Describes how many architects and designers are now incorporating these findings into their work in schools. (EV)