What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to examine four major ancient design cultures. What can we glean from each of their respective legacies about how to think about our built environment? Beyond the surface, is there an underlying story beneath them about how to create something enduring? And if so, can the ancient built environment become a resource for the contemporary mind seeking spaces of true sanctuary.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand why it is important to integrate ancient principles in contemporary design practices to support the creation of a sustainable and healthy environment that enhances and regenerates the planet and people’s health and wellbeing.
- Explore how 4 distinct ancient design theories utilized their relationship to color from cultural, geographical or ecological contexts to drive the iconic historical architecture that is recognized in the modern day. Recognize how the early history of color psychology influences modern color trend cycles.
- Learn how 4 ancient design theories apply to current design practices and how to implement the basics of ancient design principles to modern interiors to enhance wellness benefits for occupants.
Featured Presenter
Annie Miranda Sommer, Architectural & Design Representative of Benjamin Moore
Annie Miranda-Sommer is one of our Architectural & Design Representative for Benjamin Moore, North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand. As part of the Benjamin Moore Houston| San Antonio, Louisiana, and Arkansas team – Annie plays an integral role in the development of color tools, and architectural and design specifications with educating product development that further positions Benjamin Moore as a color and product leader for both professionals and consumers.
During her tenure at Benjamin Moore, Annie has been intimately involved in various aspects of color, interior design, project construction management, and the paint industry. She has played an essential role in the development and advancement of designer and architect-focused events, educational programs with color and product knowledge. Annie serves as a reference on color and design inspiration. She has managed three of our Benjamin Moore retail business’s – a trained-certified paint mixologist/color-match and Color-Training as a certified color specialist.
Annie began her career as an owner of one of Louisiana’s fine Men’s Clothing stores to then purse her buying career with Macy’s Herald Square and Bloomingdale’s in Manhattan New York. Later was a part of numerous high-end residential design projects as an Interior Designer & Color Consultant for Design teams and consumers in the NY metro and NJ areas. Has a real toolbelt with many years of residential building experience and Project Management. She graduated from Wade’s College with a degree Interior Design with Retail Management in Dallas, Texas. She has returned from 30 years in 2015 from the Northeast to the Houston area to continue her career back in her southern region. She is an allied member of ASID, NKBA, IIDA, IFMA, GHBA and AIA. 2022-23 Program Chair NKBA Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. NKBA & ASID Student Chair.
