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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
	Author: Francis D. K. Ching Publisher: Wiley Category: Book List Price: ~~$49.95~~ Buy New: $28.08 You Save: $21.87 (44%) New (27) Used (28) from $27.57 Rating: 17 reviews Sales Rank: 13670 Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 320 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3 Dimensions (in): 11.9 x 9 x 0.8 ISBN: 0471288217 Dewey Decimal Number: 720.3 EAN: 9780471288213 Publication Date: November 28, 1996 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Shipping: International shipping available Condition: Brand New, Perfect Condition, Please allow 4-14 business days for delivery. 100% Money Back Guarantee, Over 1,000,000 customers served.


Editorial Reviews: Product Description 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.

Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews... Fantastic guide to architecture for the non-architect September 1, 2008 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. Easy understand dictionary for architectural student July 16, 2008 Vision is better than a thousand words. This graphic book makes you very easy to understand the architectural vocabulary. Not only good for student but also good for architectural practicer. Most USEFUL Book on Architecture EVER! September 25, 2007 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. I have used it in every course I've taken; it makes studying for tests so much easier. It has a fabulous index so you can find what you are looking for right away, and the illustrations and page layouts are great. This book is a must for any architecture student. I really can't recommend it highly enough. The Visual Dictionary of Architecture August 30, 2006 5 out of 5 found this review helpful As with other materials by Francis D.K.Ching, the illustrations are not only clear and precise but aesthetically pleasing. It is a pleasure to read through the material for a comprehensive understanding of architectural concepts, presented in an historical perspective which clarifies the how and why of modern day building technology. The Visual Dictionary of Architecture is an invaluable reference for the student and architectural practicioner as well. Ching's books are great! March 27, 2006 7 out of 7 found this review helpful 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. All books from this author that I purchased are really good so far. This one has a lot of details drawings which are great.