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Architecture: Form, Space, and Order [Paperback]

Francis D. K. Ching
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June 29, 2007 0471752169 978-0471752165 3rd
A superb visual reference to the principles of architecture

Now including interactive CD-ROM!

For more than thirty years, the beautifully illustrated Architecture: Form, Space, and Order has been the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. The updated Third Edition features expanded sections on circulation, light, views, and site context, along with new considerations of environmental factors, building codes, and contemporary examples of form, space, and order.

This classic visual reference helps both students and practicing architects understand the basic vocabulary of architectural design by examining how form and space are ordered in the built environment.? Using his trademark meticulous drawing, Professor Ching shows the relationship between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages and across cultural boundaries. By looking at these seminal ideas, Architecture: Form, Space, and Order encourages the reader to look critically at the built environment and promotes a more evocative understanding of architecture.

In addition to updates to content and many of the illustrations, this new edition includes a companion CD-ROM that brings the book's architectural concepts to life through three-dimensional models and animations created by Professor Ching.


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"His classic introduction to the basic elements of architecture has served as a reference for both students and practicing architects for 30-plus years. Illustrated throughout with b&w diagrams and renderings, the third edition includes expanded sections on circulation, light, views, and site context; new material on environmental factors and building codes; and contemporary examples of form, space, and order." (Book News, February 2008)

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A superb visual reference to the principles of architecture

Now including interactive CD-ROM!

For more than thirty years, the beautifully illustrated Architecture: Form, Space, and Order has been the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. The updated Third Edition features expanded sections on circulation, light, views, and site context, along with new considerations of environmental factors, building codes, and contemporary examples of form, space, and order.

This classic visual reference helps both students and practicing architects understand the basic vocabulary of architectural design by examining how form and space are ordered in the built environment.? Using his trademark meticulous drawing, Professor Ching shows the relationship between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages and across cultural boundaries. By looking at these seminal ideas, Architecture: Form, Space, and Order encourages the reader to look critically at the built environment and promotes a more evocative understanding of architecture.

In addition to updates to content and many of the illustrations, this new edition includes a companion CD-ROM that brings the book's architectural concepts to life through three-dimensional models and animations created by Professor Ching.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 3rd edition (June 29, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471752169
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471752165
  • Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 1 x 10.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Francis D.K. Ching is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley. His works have been translated into over eighteen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation.

Customer Reviews

I would recommend this book to all the architecture students out there. AW  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Ching's illustrations are amazing and the depth of information presented is incredible. James Atkins  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Very very good illustrations which aid in learning to draft and understand spacial concepts. Layne A. Hunton  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy the digital Copy!! March 28, 2012
By Summer
Format:Paperback
I gave a three because of the bad formatting not the content of the book itself. I bought this book digitally and I agree that it is a great book but when you get the digital copy it is bad. It is an actual scan of the image of the whole page of the book so when it is small and you try to zoom into the text it gets so blurry that my eyes hurt trying to read it. i tried the digital copy on my laptop and tablet but it is not worth it. Until they come out with an actual digital copy where the people type in the text and you can zoom in and out of the format than it would be great.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars good review of the basics July 24, 2010
Format:Paperback
This book is a great value if you are new or just a beginning your career and want to get some nice perspective fast. I know that some reviews here indicate that this book is not the right book for architects.and i can understand their point of view, because they were expecting something the book didn't give.as a matter of face i was dissappionted too when i 1st got the book, but now i know it's a real treasure and definately a must-have for architects and new designers.
This book is the greatest illustrator of buildings throughout time, not in pictures but in beautiful sketches, from different angles and with a brief explaination of the design concept...it helps if u r studying history of arhitecture and u want to know the architects and their works.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars fresh design approach December 24, 2010
By dcarch
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've read several books on architecture and this one gives the best description of the fundamental necessities of design. It has a creative flow and page layout that are a nice change from code quoting textbooks.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars very good book!
I would recommend this book to all the architecture students out there. It contains many useful ideas, organization and general architecture content.
Published 1 month ago by AW
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for students
Great book with great design examples and step by step analysis of structures from around the world. Read more
Published 2 months ago by jose martinez
4.0 out of 5 stars I like it.
There is a ton of information in this book. I think it's pretty helpful and interesting though. More interesting than some books on the subject are.
Published 3 months ago by Nanner
5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book
Priceless addition to the serious architecture student's reference library.Any book by Dr. Ching is a worthwhile investment in your education.
Published 3 months ago by ArchitectChick
5.0 out of 5 stars This book was given as a gift
This book was given as gift to an architectural student that is in her first year, and is quite well written.
Published 3 months ago by J. Martoccio
5.0 out of 5 stars Architecture
it is very similiar in layout to his ther books, simple to use and covering a wide range of architecture vernacular.
Published 5 months ago by Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for any architecture student
Very simple, easy to read. Great gift for any architecture student, fan of architecture or the practicing architect---something for everyone
Published 5 months ago by Sharon Samuels
5.0 out of 5 stars Architecture: Form, Space, and Order
Just the book I was looking for. It was new and the cheapest price I could find around. Came in packaged very good no damage was done.
Published 7 months ago by VM
4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the timid
As a non-artist taking a digital arts course, this is a textbook for me. I found the book to be a good discussion on architecture and spaces, but I've had to look up things talked... Read more
Published 14 months ago by ValtheRed
4.0 out of 5 stars G.O.D.
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