A Visual Dictionary Of Architecture

**shadabg** · (This post was last modified: 12-12-2012, 11:12 AM by shadabg.)

This book defines over 5,000 terms relating to architectural design, history, and technology. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings, each executed in Mr. Ching's signature style.

Review
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture is a remarkable, on-of-a-kind compendium which uses a combination of textual definitions and hundreds of superb line drawings to illuminate a comprehensive body of essential terms in architecture, including important interrelationships between building components. Grouped by themes, such as history, systems, structures, forms, construction, environmental issues, and behavior, all terms have their visual complement and can be readily accessed in a number of different ways. A Visual Dictionary of Architecture is an authoritative source of information for anyone tracking down an elusive word, and a delight for simple armchair browsing! -- Midwest Book Review

From the Inside Flap
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture Francis D.K. Ching Here is an opportunity to look at architecture through the mind of Francis D. K. Ching, distinguished architect, author, and illustrator. Architects and students alike will delight in this compendium of definitions and accompanying line drawings, each rendered in Mr. Ching’s signature style. In this unique visual dictionary of architectural terms, Mr. Ching abandons the alphabet, instead clustering terms around 68 basic aspects of architectural design, history, and technology. By grouping terms under such broad concepts as design, hardware, history, ornament, and structure, Mr. Ching introduces the reader to individual definitions in the context of related terms, making the relationship between terms readily apparent. Each over-sized page spills over with terms and illustrations that are enriched and supported by every other entry. This conceptual format also allows the reader to work backward from the big picture, easily locating elusive terms under a general topic. Readers seeking a precise term can flip to the index where they will find page references for over 5,000 terms. Doubtless, many will want this handsome volume for the sheer beauty of it. Every page is an invitation to browse. Architects and students alike will treasure this book for its wealth of practical information and its elegant illustrations. Mr. Ching has indeed succeeded in reflecting "the rich, complex, and multidimensional nature of architecture."

Code:
***************************************

Content of this section is hidden, You must be registered and activate your account to see this content. See this link to read how you can remove this limitation:

http://forum.civilea.com/thread-27464.html

***************************************

Code:
***************************************

Content of this section is hidden, You must be registered and activate your account to see this content. See this link to read how you can remove this limitation:

http://forum.civilea.com/thread-27464.html

***************************************

This post has been made by CivilEA Post-Generator ver 2.1.6

A Visual Dictionary Of Architecture - 2 edition

2 edition :

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.

Code:
***************************************

Content of this section is hidden, You must be registered and activate your account to see this content. See this link to read how you can remove this limitation:

http://forum.civilea.com/thread-27464.html

***************************************

This post has been made by CivilEA Post-Generator ver 2.1.6

Possibly Related Threads…
Thread		Author	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Dictionary of Landscape Architecture and Construction	Grunf	2	1,279	11-03-2015, 04:11 PM Last Post: ibg0203
	Dictionary of Architecture and Construction	abudabeeja	4	1,940	10-23-2015, 03:12 PM Last Post: ibg0203
	Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction	niki102	3	1,680	09-28-2013, 02:25 AM Last Post: aslam
	VISUAL ARCHITECTURE	aslam	0	637	06-30-2013, 07:51 AM Last Post: aslam
	Historical Dictionary of Architecture	shadabg	0	526	12-15-2012, 08:30 AM Last Post: shadabg
	The Visual Dictionary of Architecture	ibg0203	0	937	09-12-2010, 05:44 PM Last Post: ibg0203
	Dictionary of Islamic Architecture	abudabeeja	2	1,156	03-05-2010, 07:32 AM Last Post: Grunf