#Publication : Éditions Le Moniteur – Les Dossiers Techniques de la Construction

Xavière Ollier, PhD in Applied Arts and Co-founder Partner of NACARAT Color Design, has published her report titled “Color Regulation in Architecture” in issue 90 of the journal *Dossiers Techniques de la Construction* (April/June 2023) by Éditions Le Moniteur. The full article is available by subscription on Kheox, the online regulatory and technical information service provided by Afnor and Le Moniteur.

In France, municipalities are not required to have documents that assist in the selection of façade colors. However, such documents, when annexed to local urban planning schemes or, in more specific contexts, to heritage site dossiers, concerted development zones, preservation and enhancement plans, or proposals for UNESCO World Heritage listing, provide valuable support in enhancing territories and preserving built heritage. The profession of colorist in architecture, which emerged from the second industrial revolution, remains a niche field. Few agencies in France or abroad claim this specific expertise. Nevertheless, the demand for color tools and advice is growing because color represents a real asset for territories, enabling their enhancement and distinctiveness. This article details various existing regulatory and support tools used to enhance territories through color. Case studies provide concrete examples of color implementation in historic centers, modern and contemporary districts, industrial zones and parks, rural areas, and large landscapes.

Contents:
1 • Introduction
2 • Advisory and orientation tools for color
3 • Project management support: the missions of the colorist consultant
4 • Historical projects serving remarkable territories
5 • Conclusion
6 • References