Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition
Title | Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Ernest Burden |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | 768 |
Release | 2012-02-06 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0071772944 |
Now in full color--a thoroughly updated edition of the premier illustrated architectural dictionary Revised and expanded, the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition, features 8,000 definitions, 4,000 illustrations, and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work. This new, full-color edition includes terms relating to green, ecological, and sustainable architecture. Everything critically important to those in the field of architecture and design is covered, including: Architectural styles Details Building elements Architectural forms Building systems Green building Meticulously written, heavily cross-referenced, and filled with more than 3,000 new and updated definitions and 1,000 new photographs, this impressive visual resource is the best way to gain a full understanding of architectural elements and the new language of green and sustainable architecture.
Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition
Title | Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Ernest Burden |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | 576 |
Release | 2012-02-06 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0071772936 |
Now in full color--a thoroughly updated edition of the premier illustrated architectural dictionary Revised and expanded, the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition, features 8,000 definitions, 4,000 illustrations, and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work. This new, full-color edition includes terms relating to green, ecological, and sustainable architecture. Everything critically important to those in the field of architecture and design is covered, including: Architectural styles Details Building elements Architectural forms Building systems Green building Meticulously written, heavily cross-referenced, and filled with more than 3,000 new and updated definitions and 1,000 new photographs, this impressive visual resource is the best way to gain a full understanding of architectural elements and the new language of green and sustainable architecture.
Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture
Title | Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture PDF eBook |
Author | Ernest E. Burden |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Total Pages | 404 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780071375290 |
Covers things important to those in the architect/design field including: architectural styles, details, building elements, forms, and building systems. This book includes over 300 architect biographies with examples of their work. It helps designers to gain an understanding of architectural elements.
Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture
Title | Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture PDF eBook |
Author | Cyril M. Harris |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | 598 |
Release | 2013-02-28 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0486132110 |
This massive compendium contains over 2,000 line drawings, and clear, concise definitions for over 5,000 important terms relating to the architectural achievements of a great variety of world cultures, ancient to modern.
The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture
Title | The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture PDF eBook |
Author | James Stevens Curl |
Publisher | Oxford Quick Reference |
Total Pages | 1040 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0199674981 |
Covers all periods of western architectural history including biographies of architects and others who have made significant contributions to the field of architecture.
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
Title | A Visual Dictionary of Architecture PDF eBook |
Author | Francis D. K. Ching |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | 340 |
Release | 2011-09-06 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 0470648856 |
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.
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
Title | A Visual Dictionary of Architecture PDF eBook |
Author | Francis D. K. Ching |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | 340 |
Release | 2011-12-30 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 1118160495 |
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.