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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture 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 [...]
The Architecture Of Light: A textbook of procedures and practices for the Architect, Interior Designer and Lighting Designer.
The Architecture Of Light: A textbook of procedures and practices for the Architect, Interior Designer and Lighting Designer. The Architecture of Light makes lighting design approachable. This vivid, image packed text of lighting concepts and techniques serves as the perfect companion for lighting design students and professionals alike. Built around a successful teaching curriculum, this [...]
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture This dictionary includes fundamental terms relating to architectural design, history, and technology. The information is clustered around basic aspects of architecture as outlined in the table of contents instead of alphabetical listing. Paper. DLC: Architecture – Dictionaries. List Price: $ 29.95 Price: $ 79.48 Related Architecture Products
A Global History of Architecture
A Global History of Architecture Praise for the First Edition”Because of its exceptionally wide perspective, even architectural historians who do not teach general survey courses are likely to enjoy and appreciate it.”—Annali d’architettura”Not only does A Global History of Architecture own the territory (of world architecture), it pulls off this audacious task with panache, intelligence, [...]
Modern Architecture Since 1900
Modern Architecture Since 1900 This work on 20th-century architecture combines a clear general outline with analysis and interpretation of particular buildings. While technical, economic, social and intellectual developments are fully treated, the final emphasis is on individuals and on the qualities that give buildings their lasting value. For this revised and updated third edition, an [...]
Architecture
Architecture This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it [...]
moshe safdie: marina bay sands, the process
By Designboom marina bay sands Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is a project by moshe safdie and associates. the south-east asian city-state of singapore – an internationally renowned financial centre and, with its very busy port, one of the largest and most modern freight handling centres in the world –is now also striving to become a top [...]
Latin America: Where Modernism Still Means Something
By Nalina Moses At the recent Pratt Institute symposium “Breaking Borders: New Latin American Architecture,” Le Corbusier was name-checked more often than any other figure, Latin American architects included, with political revolutionary Che Guevara coming in a close second. That speaks strongly about what architects in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean [...]
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
A Visual Dictionary of Architecture 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. List Price: $ 75.00 Price: $ 49.43 More Architecture Products
Eyewitness Companions: Architecture (EYEWITNESS COMPANION GUIDES)
Eyewitness Companions: Architecture (EYEWITNESS COMPANION GUIDES) Explore the world’s greatest buildings! Architecture is filled with amazing illustrations and photographs that take you to the heart of the world’s landmark buildings. Get the opportunity to look beyond the facade. Examine materials and technology that shape buildings, and identify the key elements and decorative features of each [...]
