A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
2. Auflage November 2011
336 Seiten, Softcover
Praktikerbuch
Kurzbeschreibung
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.
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.
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.
