Includes new chapters and introductory essays by James Eckler, and features more than 1,000 drawings throughout.Overview of the issues and practices of architecture in an all-in-one introductory text.The book explains the experience and practice of architecture and allied disciplines for future professionals, while those who love the beauty of architecture drawing will delight in the gorgeous illustrations included. In an easy to understand format, readers will explore the histories and theories of architecture, design elements and process, and the technical aspects of the contemporary profession of architecture. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, and cities. Ching for those new to architecture and design. Introduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. It is sure to be by the side of and used by any serious architect or designer, students of architecture, interior designers, and those in construction.A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and technology of 21st century architecture, design and construction to this classic reference work.A comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text.Combining text and drawing, each term is given a minimum double-page spread on large format trim size, so that the term can be comprehensively explored, graphically showing relations between concepts and sub-terms.
From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented in Ching's unique style. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings.
The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded!Īn essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K.
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