

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. 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. This essential guide offers a comprehensive introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using hundreds of. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. Architectural Graphics is the classic bestselling reference by one of the leading global authorities on architectural design drawing, Francis D.K.

The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded!Īn essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K.
