Description: 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.
Details: I've had this book for a while now. It should be a staple for any young, budding architect and the principles contained within are examples of what make architecture different from engineering.
Great book by a great author.
Review Summary: Great book
Date: 2008-09-19
Details: Item was delivered in perfect shape and in a decent amount of time
Contents have helped in this last project a bunch
Great book
Review Summary: Great price! Fast shipping.
Date: 2008-09-08
Details: I can't believe how much cheaper I can find books online compared to what the college bookstores charge!
Review Summary: Ching books are great!
Date: 2008-08-29
Details: It was wrapped and in perfect condition. It's nice to look at and gives inspiration through the illustrations.
Review Summary: James
Date: 2008-04-20
Details: This is an invaluable reference for architecture students and professionals alike. Ching's illustrations are amazing and the depth of information presented is incredible. I highly recommend this book.
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