M a r i s h a M c A u l i f f e
About the Author
Dr Marisha McAuliffe is an academic at Queensland University of Technology ( AU ). She is also sessional Course Director at University of Cambridge ’ s ( UK ) Institute of Continuing Education .
Educated in interior architecture and holding a PhD in design thinking and cognitive science , she specialises in colour theory and application in the built environment .
Acknowledgments
This book would not be possible without the support and assistance of numerous people . During the ups and downs , for being ever patient , loving and supportive , and for Chadwickery when I needed it the most ; my deepest thanks to you , Chad .
I would like to express my gratitude to the Australian Institute of Architects , who invited me to deliver the 2015 National Seminar Series 5 the Application of Colour in Architecture , which was the impetus for this monograph . For all those who attended the sessions , you were pivotal in directing the content - in particular the methodology .
To the editors , reviewers and all others involved in the creation of this book ; without you it would not be a reality . My deepest gratitude for the countless hours of editing , reviewing and more . Tina , you inspire and motivate me , and I look forward to many more collaborations .
Some of the images in this book would not be possible without the help of several people . C and G – for your friendship and for enabling me to capture the essence of your design process , thank you . Marilla and Victoria – I ’ d like to express my gratitude for your contribution to this tome . Don , for your witticisms and keeping me grounded , I am appreciative . I look forward to spending many more moments with you all . Thanks also goes out to all my other friends and family who were so enthusiastic and supportive along the way .
Finally , for those in my community who keep me sane and safe , thank you .
Docendo discimus
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