A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

2nd Edition

Paperback (03 Nov 2011)

Save $3.80

  • RRP $58.72
  • $54.92
Add to basket

Includes delivery to the United States

10+ copies available online - Usually dispatched within two working days

Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780470648858
Publisher: Wiley
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 720.3
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 328
Weight: 1058g
Height: 229mm
Width: 305mm
Spine width: 18mm