A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture by Francis D. K. Ching is a revised and expanded edition published by John Wiley & Sons on September 6, 2011. This comprehensive reference work spans 336 pages and is presented in English. It serves as a unique resource for architects and designers, featuring concise definitions of architectural topics accompanied by detailed, hand-rendered illustrations. The book covers a wide range of concepts, technologies, materials, and details essential to the field of architecture.
Readers will find that each term is explored in depth, with a minimum double-page spread dedicated to graphically illustrating the relationships between concepts and sub-terms. The edition includes a comprehensive index to facilitate easy navigation of important terms. This visual dictionary incorporates the latest advancements in 21st-century architecture, design, and construction, making it a valuable tool for students, interior designers, and professionals in the construction industry.
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The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded!
An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching’s signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented in Ching’s unique style.
- 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
- A comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text.
- This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and technology of 21st century architecture, design and construction to this classic reference work
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.
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