Visual Dictionary of Architecture

AvFrancis D. K. Ching

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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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-termsA 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 workIt 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-11-03
Mått:226 x 302 x 18 mm
Vikt:1 021 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Upplaga:2
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9780470648858

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Francis D.K. Ching is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington. He is the author or coauthor of numerous architecture and design books, including Architectural Graphics; Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Global History of Architecture; Interior Design Illustrated; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley.

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"It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings." (Ad-Hoc-News, 22 November 2011)

Innehållsförteckning

Preface viiArchitecture 1Arch 4Beam 7Brick 10Building 13Cable Structure 20Ceiling 22Ceramic 24Church 27Color 30Column 32Computer Graphics 34Concrete 40Construction 46Design 52Dome 62Door 64Drawing 68Electricity 76Elevator 82Fastening 84Fireplace 89Fire Safety 90Floor 94Force 98Fortification 100Foundation 102Frame 106Geometry 110Glass 114Hardware 116Heat 119History 129House 140Joinery 144Light 146Load 157Masonry 163Material 169Measure 174Membrane 176Metal 177Moisture Protection 184Order 187Ornament 190Paint 195Plaster 196Plastic 200Plate 202Plumbing 204Reinforced Concrete 210Roof 216Room 224Shell 227Sitework 229Soil 232Sound 234Stair 239Stone 242Structure 244Survey 253Sustainability 255Temple 266Theater 274Truss 277Vault 280Vision 282Wall 284Window 289Wood 294Index 303