|  | Ching, Francis D. K.
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
 2. Edition November 2011
47.90 Euro
2011. 336 Pages, Softcover
- Practical Approach Book -
ISBN 978-0-470-64885-8 - John Wiley & Sons
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| Short description
Using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation, all of the architectural topics covered in his other books are distilled here to serve as an essential one-volume reference. 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. This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and technology of 21st century architecture, design, and construction. This book is a must-have for any serious architect or designer.
From the contents
Preface.
Architecture.
Arch.
Beam.
Brick.
Building.
Cable Structure.
Ceiling.
Ceramic.
Church.
Color.
Column.
Computer Graphics.
Concrete.
Construction.
Design.
Dome.
Door.
Drawing.
Electricity.
Elevator.
Fastening.
Fireplace.
Fire Safety.
Floor.
Force.
Fortification.
Foundation.
Frame.
Geometry.
Glass.
Hardware.
Heat.
History.
House.
Joinery.
Light.
Load.
Masonry.
Material.
Measure.
Membrane.
Metal.
Moisture Protection.
Order.
Ornament.
Paint.
Plaster.
Plastic.
Plate.
Plumbing.
Reinforced Concrete.
Roof.
Room.
Shell.
Sitework.
Soil.
Sound.
Stair.
Stone.
Structure.
Survey.
Sustainability.
Temple.
Theater.
Truss.
Vault.
Vision.
Wall.
Vision.
Wall.
Window.
Wood.
Index.
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