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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture (Paperback)

~ Francis D. Ching (Author)
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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture is a remarkable, on-of-a-kind compendium which uses a combination of textual definitions and hundreds of superb line drawings to illuminate a comprehensive body of essential terms in architecture, including important interrelationships between building components. Grouped by themes, such as history, systems, structures, forms, construction, environmental issues, and behavior, all terms have their visual complement and can be readily accessed in a number of different ways. A Visual Dictionary of Architecture is an authoritative source of information for anyone tracking down an elusive word, and a delight for simple armchair browsing! -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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This book defines over 5,000 terms relating to architectural design, history, and technology. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings, each executed in Mr. Ching's signature style.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley (November 28, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471288217
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471288213
  • Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and read and understand, January 13, 2006
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Somewhere near the very beginning of my lecturing career, I showed a slide onscreen and was trying to point out a unique feature of a home. Gesturing toward the screen I said, "that thingie over the window..."

I was mortified. What a dreadful mistake for a "professional" lecturer to make!! Since I planned to give many more lectures, I came home and bought this book from Amazon.

When the parcel arrived, I quickly opened it and was delighted to find the easy-to-read drawings. Ching makes the most complex architectural graphics easy to see and understand. Using this book, I gave myself a crash course on "basic architectural terms" and since then, I've given 200 lectures and never used the word "THINGIE" again!!

Rose
author, California's Kit Homes
and "The Houses That Sears Built"
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fundamental, August 2, 2001
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As with most of Francis D.K. Ching's publications, this is a fundamental resource to the student of architecture, as well as the practicing professional. The practice of architecture is intrinscially tied to the ability of the Architect to communicate complex ideas to a myriad of persons. To be succesful at this communication, one needs to be conversant in both the written/spoken language of architecture as well as the illustrative language of drawing. The Visual Dictionary exemplifies this concept. Organized around 68 essential concepts of design and construction - concisely written and beautifully illustrated - Francis Ching brings forth clarity in communication rarely experienced in the world of design and construction. I use this book in teaching, in practice, in reference, and in simple enjoyment. Again, a fundamental resource for the reference shelf - although it rarely sits on the shelf.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good start for architecture students., August 29, 2005
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I believe this is a nice book to start architecture studies with. To know the definitions of words that relate to architecture is a great help in studying the subject. Memorizing all of these words would surely help you out understand any talk about architecture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic guide to architecture for the non-architect
This is a practical straight forward guide to Architecture for the non-architect. Also of use to those interested in building design and architectual history.
Published 14 months ago by SJ Beesley

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy understand dictionary for architectural student
Vision is better than a thousand words. This graphic book makes you very easy to understand the architectural vocabulary. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ricky L

5.0 out of 5 stars Most USEFUL Book on Architecture EVER!
My husband bought this book for me when I decided to go back to school to study architecture, and it has turned out to be sooooo helpful. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Visual Dictionary of Architecture
As with other materials by Francis D.K.Ching, the illustrations are not only clear and precise but aesthetically pleasing. Read more
Published on August 29, 2006 by Marilyn F. Coen

5.0 out of 5 stars Ching's books are great!
This book is really good for architecture students. I do not use the book every day, but when I need it, it proves very usefull. Read more
Published on March 27, 2006 by Renata Jorge

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Graphics Book
This book was recommended to me by an architect for reviewing possible material on architecture license examinations. Graphically it's an excellent book. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tidbits Galore
If your a hobbyist architect like me you will find hundreds of tidbits of info on all aspects of building construction, and architecture in this book, all illustrated in superb... Read more
Published on December 13, 2002 by Scott Knudsen

5.0 out of 5 stars puts all the elements in your hand
a comprehensive collection of elements and discriptions for whatever peice of idea that has been thought of, a must have for those who really want to understand the details of the... Read more
Published on November 2, 2001 by Kaes Ali

5.0 out of 5 stars The utmost thought-provoking and excellent graphics therin
I find Ching to be an artful genius. The sketches ideas and text in this book all conform in such a way to inspire and train the eye. Read more
Published on October 20, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I want to read this book, but in spanish version
I saw this book in spanish version in the Casa Viva magazine, please what do I do to have this book in spanish version?
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