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Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods (1st edition) [Paperback]

Rendow Yee (Author)
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0471165735 978-0471165736 January 22, 1997 1
This comprehensive visual resource offers a truly breathtaking range of design-drawing styles and techniques. Combining clear, step-by-step technical instruction with an astounding array of illustrations, including work from such leading architects as Cesar Pelli, Michael Graves, and I. M. Pei, this one-of-a-kind reference is an outstanding source of guidance and inspiration for students and professionals at every level.

Tool fundamentals
* Lettering, typography, and line types
* Orthographic and paraline drawing
* Representational sketching
* Linear perspective drawing
* Perspective view development
* Light, shade, and shadow
* Delineating and rendering entourage
* Diagramming
* Conceptual sketching
* 3D modeling
* Presentation formats, and more

RENDOW YEE has been an architecture educator for more than twenty years. He is a former Chair of the Architecture Department at the City College of San Francisco.

"The encyclopedic scope of Mr. Yee's work is perhaps its most attractive attribute, from fairly esoteric subjects (such as descriptive geometry) to the most current themes (such as 3D modeling). It is rich in ideas and examples." -R. R. Davison, Jr. Associate Professor of Architecture Texas A&M University

"The book brings a rich variety of multicultural information into one volume - national and international architects' projects, simple and complex building typologies, and both low-tech and high-tech design examples. It is instructive and informative at the same time." -Hiro Hata, AIA Associate Professor of Architecture State University of New York at Buffalo.

"Architectural Drawing is a comprehensive and stimulating catalog of delineation techniques with step-by-step methods for constructing each kind of drawing. Examples are clearly presented and grouped in chapters according to drawing type. This book is a useful communication tool that has become a valuable part of my professional library." -Steven House, AIA House + House, Architects, San Francisco


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One of the most important skills for any type of designer to be adept at is drawing; architects especially must be proficient draftsmen (or women). Encyclopedic in its scope, this visual resource book presents a major survey of design-drawing styles and techniques. Packed with more than 700 illustrations, this unique reference guide includes such chapters as Tool Fundamentals, Linear Perspective Drawing, 3-D Modeling, and Diagramming. The drawings found herein represent a large number of diverse styles, and included is work of noted architects such as Michael Graves and I.M. Pei. A perfect office or studio companion for the student and professional alike.

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This comprehensive book offers a rich visual resource of design-drawing styles and techniques. It covers tool fundamentals, letter, orthographic and paraline drawing, representational sketching, linear perspective drawing, perspective view development, and light, shade, and shadow, delineating and rendering entourage, diagramming, conceptual sketching, 3D modeling, and presentation formats. Hundreds of visual examples place technical instruction in a professional practice context enabling readers to see and understand the persuasive powers of drawing. Examples are clearly presented and grouped in chapters according to drawing type.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (January 22, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471165735
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471165736
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #792,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most effective and fundimental for users of all levels, January 6, 1999
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This review is from: Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods (1st edition) (Paperback)
I found this book to be incredably helpful for its in depth look at presentation styles and presentation drawings. There is also a huge section on orthographic and perspective drawings, how to see them and construct them.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ideal Architectural Graphics Reference, October 3, 2007
This is one of the best recent books on architectural graphics. Rendow Yee's book is replete with illustrations from successfull architects as well as students which turned out to be an excellent way of presenting design work of various levels and generations. I would recommend this book as a reference for both professionals and students.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent process driven guide to graphic presentation, October 3, 2007
An excellent process driven guide to architectural graphic presentation; supported by great examples from students as well as practicing professionals. I use this book constantly as a reference on all projects.
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A surgeon cannot properly function without operating instruments; a contractor cannot properly function without building tools; likewise an architect or designer cannot properly function without drafting or drawing tools. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rendering entourage, diagonal vanishing points, horizontal measuring line, station point location, vertical measuring line, linear perspective drawing, plan obliques, architectural illustrator, paraline drawings, elevation oblique, architectural sketching, shadow constructions, orthographic drawings, picture plane, architectural graphics, one vanishing point, axonometric drawing, oblique axes, architectural illustration, vanishing lines, ground textures, clothing detail, pencil sketching, conical point, planar elements
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, New York, California Medium, Department of Architecture, Courtesy of William, Van Nostrand Reinhold, Courtesy of David, Los Angeles, Architects Drawing, Creative Process, Courtesy of the University of Texas, Courtesy of John, Arlington School of Architecture, Courtesy of House, Environmental Design San Luis Obispo, Cesar Pelli, Charles Moore, Courtesy of Venturi, Courtesy of Robert, England Medium, Kuala Lumpur, National Gallery, Germany Medium, San Diego, Valerian Miranda
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