A visual dictionary of architecture
Ching, Frank, 1943-
A visual dictionary of architecture [recurso electrónico] / Francis D.K. Ching. - 2nd ed. - Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2012. - 1 online resource (viii, 328 p.) : ill.
Includes index.
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; Soundstair; stone; structure; survey; sustainability; temple; theater; truss; vault; vision; wall; window; wood; index.
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"--Provided by publisher.
9781118160497 (electronic bk.) 1118160495 (electronic bk.)
Architecture--Dictionaries.
Picture dictionaries, English.
ARCHITECTURE / Reference
Architecture.
Picture dictionaries, English.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Dictionaries.
NA31 / .C44 2012eb
720.3 720/.3
A visual dictionary of architecture [recurso electrónico] / Francis D.K. Ching. - 2nd ed. - Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2012. - 1 online resource (viii, 328 p.) : ill.
Includes index.
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; Soundstair; stone; structure; survey; sustainability; temple; theater; truss; vault; vision; wall; window; wood; index.
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"--Provided by publisher.
9781118160497 (electronic bk.) 1118160495 (electronic bk.)
Architecture--Dictionaries.
Picture dictionaries, English.
ARCHITECTURE / Reference
Architecture.
Picture dictionaries, English.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Dictionaries.
NA31 / .C44 2012eb
720.3 720/.3
