A visual dictionary of architecture / Francis D. K. Ching.
By: Ching, Frank.
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2012Edition: 2nd ed.Description: viii, 328 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.ISBN: 9780470648858 (pbk.).Subject(s): Architecture -- Dictionaries | Picture dictionaries, English | ARCHITECTURE / GeneralGenre/Form: Print books.DDC classification: 720.3 Online resources: Cover image Summary: "Over 66 basic aspects of architecture are comprehensively covered with over 5,000 words in a visual context, to help visual thinkers clarify meanings. Comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text. Oversized pages help present complicated material in easy-to-comprehend spreads. - Written by one of the most famous architectural authors --Frank Ching's name alone is a key selling feature for this book--he has earned the respect and trust of designers, design educators, and students around the world"--| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes index.
"Over 66 basic aspects of architecture are comprehensively covered with over 5,000 words in a visual context, to help visual thinkers clarify meanings. Comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text. Oversized pages help present complicated material in easy-to-comprehend spreads. - Written by one of the most famous architectural authors --Frank Ching's name alone is a key selling feature for this book--he has earned the respect and trust of designers, design educators, and students around the world"--