Introduction to Architecture

• Author : Francis D. K. Ching,James F. Eckler
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release Date : 2012-10-23
• ISBN : 9781118142066

"This major new collection introduces architecture to the beginning student or anyone who wants to learn about the built environment"--

• Author : Francis D. K. Ching,James F. Eckler
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release Date : 2012-12-07
• ISBN : 9781118330333

A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendaryauthor and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volume Introduction to Architecture presents the essential textsand drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architectureand design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is thefirst introductory text from Ching that surveys the design ofspaces, buildings, and cities. In an easy to understand format,readers will explore the histories and theories of architecture,design elements and process,

• Author : Hazel Conway,Rowan Roenisch
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2006-03-17
• ISBN : 9781134360536

A comprehensive introduction to architecture and architectural history and exceptional in its approach, this book explores architecture as a current practice in relation to history and in relation to the wider context of cultures, conservation and the environment. This new edition brings in the new emphasis on sustainability, urbanism, urban regeneration and cultural identity, in order to take a holistic approach to the subject of architecture. Highly illustrated, this book enables the reader to make sense of the experience of

• Author : Colin Davies
• Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
• Release Date : 2011-10-17
• ISBN : 9781780675503

In order to understand architecture in all its cultural complexity it is necessary to grasp such basic concepts as representation, form and space. The aim of this book is to provide teachers, students, practising architects and general readers with a set of ideas that will enrich their conversation, their writing, and above all their thinking about architecture. The book is divided into eight chapters, each covering a particular aspect of architecture, and introduces difficult concepts gradually. Architectural theorists and philosophers

• Author : William McLean
• Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
• Release Date : 2013-10-10
• ISBN : 9781780676784

Understanding the relationship between design and technology is critical to the understanding of architecture. This book clearly explains the core aspects of architectural technology: structural physics, structural elements and forms, heating, lighting, environmental control, and computer modelling. Hundreds of photographs, diagrams, and screengrabs demonstrate common architectural forms and construction techniques. Historical and contemporary examples chart significant moments in architectural engineering and the development of materials science Includes an examination of computer-aided design (CAD) and the use of building information management (

• Author : Joseph Godlewski
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release Date : 2018-08-08
• ISBN : 1516504089

Introduction to Architecture: Global Disciplinary Knowledge provides students with a holistic exploration of the history of architectural discourse. The anthology features select readings in architectural theory, which are supplemented by clear introductory remarks to help guide students through critical concepts and themes. The book expands the repertoire of traditional Euro-American based theory anthologies by presenting texts from an explicitly global perspective. It engages a diverse range of debates on the built environment throughout history and around the world. The collection

• Author : Steven V. Szokolay
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2014-04-11
• ISBN : 9781317918592

Now in its third edition, this book provides the ideal and only reference to the physical basis of architectural design. Fully updated and expanded throughout, the book provides the data required for architects to design buildings that will maintain the users comfort in a variety of conditions, with minimal reliance on energy intensive methods like air conditioning. This is not a ‘how to’ book but answers the question why. It equips the reader with the tools to realize the full

• Author : Le Corbusier
• Publisher : Courier Corporation
• Release Date : 2013-04-09
• ISBN : 9780486315645

Pioneering manifesto by founder of "International School." Technical and aesthetic theories, views of industry, economics, relation of form to function, "mass-production split," and much more. Profusely illustrated.