Glossary 687 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. clerestory windows. Windows placed high in a wall. (9) client program. A document that outlines the client project—functions, specifi c need requirements in each space, issues, and current status. (6) closed corporation. A corporation in which shares of stock are privately held and are not traded on any public markets. (4) cloud computing. Use of web-based software, workspace, and digital storage. (13) cloud technology. A web-based method used to store data, software applications, and design information. (2) code of ethics. A combination of best practices in business with moral principles to guide the interior design professional in simple, personal, or complex business relationships. (4) codes of ethics. These are guiding principles of conduct and character that are established by and within professional organizations. (17) collaborate. To work jointly as an interdisciplinary team to solve problems. (1, 4) colloquial. Unacceptably informal words or phrases used in communication. (16) color psychology. The study of how colors impact the moods, feelings, and behaviors of people. (8) color rendering index (CRI). An international system of measurement used to evaluate light sources (any lightbulb) based on how well they indicate the true color of an object relative to a standard light source scale ranges from 1−100 with a CRI of 85 or higher as good and above 90 as excellent. (8) color vision defi ciency. The condition in which a person is unable to distinguish among certain shades of colors or even colors at all also called color blindness. (8) color wheel. A diagram with an arrangement of the spectrum colors in a continuous circle. (8) colorfastness. Having color that retains its original hue without fading or running. (11) colorways. Arrangements of colors for various patterns and textures of wallcoverings or textiles primary use is in residential interiors. (11) commercial design. Nonresidential design that involves all other spaces. (2) commission. To place a special order for custom artwork. (12) compact fl uorescent lamp (CFL). A type of fl uorescent lamp that yields up to 75 percent energy savings, lasting approximately 10 times longer than an incandescent lamp. (8) competitive bid process. A process in which contractors (minimum of three) submit a sealed bid detailing the type of work to be completed, by whom, and at what cost based on a list of specifi cations for the client project. (6) complementary color scheme. A color scheme that utilizes colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel for high contrast and visual interest. (8) concept square. Usually a three-inch by three-inch square containing abstract lines and shapes that can infl uence the design decisions for a client. Often includes photorealistic images to help jumpstart the abstract-thinking process. (16) concept statement. The vision of where to focus a design solution for a client. (16) conceptual sketch. A drawing or diagram that captures the designer’s vision for a project to help contribute to the client’s understanding. (16) congress. A formal meeting of delegates of a group such as a professional organization. (1) conspicuous nonconsumption. The action of avoiding lavish or wasteful spending for social prestige. (3) construction documents. The contracts, drawings, and specifi cations requirements for a new construction project or a remodel project. (13) construction drawings. These working drawings offer precise, technical information for building or remodeling a space and include fl oor plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings. They are generally prepared during the Contract documents phase. (13) continuing education units (CEUs). Optional courses offered by design or industry professionals to keep the design practitioner informed about trends, theories, and skills to remain competitive in the workforce by taking courses in person, online, or at conferences. (5) control theory. A theory that focuses on the sense of control a person desires over his or her world and specifi cally, the physical environment. Three types of control include: behavioral, cognitive, and decisional. (10) convergent thinking. The ability to use logical and evaluative thinking to critique and narrow ideas to ones that best fi t certain situations or set criteria. (6) conversation grouping. An arrangement of furniture that fosters communication among users. (15) cool colors. Those colors that perceptually recede in a space. (8) copyright. An acknowledgement of the ownership of a work specifi es that only the owner has the right to sell the work, use it, or give permission for someone else to sell or use it. (17) copyright. The document that protects the exclusive right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter or form of something protects a designer’s designs, ideas, and drawings during the design process. (4)