A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

By Francis D.K. Ching

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wiley
• Release date: Dec 30, 2011
• ISBN: 9781118160497

Francis D.K. Ching

Francis D. K. Ching (Honolulú, 1943) es profesor emérito del College of Built Environments de la University of Washington (Seattle), donde ha ejercido la mayor parte de su larga trayectoria como docente. Desde la edición en 1974 de Architectural Graphics (Manual de dibujo arquitectónico, 1976), la primera de una larga serie de obras que han hecho internacionalmente famoso a este maestro del dibujo arquitectónico, Ching ha publicado títulos tan importantes como Diccionario visual de arquitectura (1997), Dibujo y proyecto (con S. P. Juroszek 1999), Diseño de interiores (con C. Binggeli, 2011) y Una historia universal de la arquitectura (con M. M. Jarzombek y V. Prakash, 2011), todos ellos editados por la Editorial Gustavo Gili.

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Reviews for A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

[pranogajec_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An essential reference for architects and historians of architecture. Ching's beautiful, clear drawings enhance even the expert's understanding of architectural and construction features.

[janepriceestrada · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a great reference for anyone interested in architecture. It functions as a glossary as well as a visual reference. There are clear beautiful drawings of different architectural features and concepts both modern and historic.

[janemarieprice · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a great reference for anyone interested in architecture. It functions as a glossary as well as a visual reference. There are clear beautiful drawings of different architectural features and concepts both modern and historic.