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Author: Nikolas Davies
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-05-04
Total Pages: 558
ISBN-13: 1136444076
DOWNLOAD EBOOK• 10,000 definitions with over 2,000 illustrations in less than 500 pages • Comprehensive and innovative cross referencing system • Clear and concise presentation of information for the visual reader
Author: Nikolas Davies
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-05-04
Total Pages: 559
ISBN-13: 1136444068
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis pocket-sized Dictionary offers huge coverage for the 40,000+ people studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields. From Abaciscus to Zophorus, the reader is able to quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for. The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning. Compact and affordable; Davies and Jokiniemi's work is the miniature version of the Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction. The Architect’s Illustrated Pocket Dictionary can be used on site or quickly at the desk and is suitable for all those interested in the buildings that surround us.
Author: Ernest Burden
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Published: 2012-02-06
Total Pages: 575
ISBN-13: 0071772944
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow in full color--a thoroughly updated edition of the premier illustrated architectural dictionary Revised and expanded, the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition, features 8,000 definitions, 4,000 illustrations, and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work. This new, full-color edition includes terms relating to green, ecological, and sustainable architecture. Everything critically important to those in the field of architecture and design is covered, including: Architectural styles Details Building elements Architectural forms Building systems Green building Meticulously written, heavily cross-referenced, and filled with more than 3,000 new and updated definitions and 1,000 new photographs, this impressive visual resource is the best way to gain a full understanding of architectural elements and the new language of green and sustainable architecture.
Author: Russell Sturgis
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-03-27
Total Pages: 552
ISBN-13: 0486148408
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVolume 1 of monumental 3-volume classic offers comprehensive and detailed coverage of architectural terms, individuals, and national styles. Total in set: over 100 photographs and more than 1,000 illustrations. Bibliography.
Author: Dennis Sharp
Publisher:
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780747202714
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Margaret Maliszewski-Pickart
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBoth halves of the book are equally easy to dip into. The numbered illustrations are clearly labeled with names, which may be found alphabetically in the dictionary; and in the dictionary, cross-references to pertinent illustrations accompany definitions.
Author: John Harris
Publisher:
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780571137657
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Ernest E. Burden
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780070089884
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExperienced professional architect Ernest Burden has compiled a wealth of architectural material, including style, from antiquity to the present; building types, design and composition; materials, building parts and elements; and architectural form. And all listings are alphabetical - making searching and cross-referencing easy.
Author: James Stevens Curl
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 2015-02-26
Total Pages: 1040
ISBN-13: 0191053856
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContaining over 6,000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style, this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons), from Sir Francis Bacon and Imhotep to Liang Ssu-ch'eng and Francis Inigo Thomas. The text is complemented by over 260 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections, and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles. This third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture has been extensively revised and expanded, with over 900 new entries including hundreds of definitions of garden and landscape terms such as Baroque garden, floral clock, hortus conclusus, and Zen garden-design. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. The full bibliography to the first edition (previously only available online) has also been fully updated and expanded, and incorporated into this new edition. This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architectural and garden history. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students, professional architects, art historians, and anyone interested in architecture and garden design, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.
Author: Ernest Burden
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith a straightforward A-Z organization, and more photos, drawings, and diagrams than any other illustrated dictionary, this dictionary will be a mainstay on the shelves of anyone involved in the building industry. The wide range of topics makes it the only single volume reference to cover all aspects of design, construction, and related business terminology. A sampling of the categories includes: Project Management Construction Process and Management Design-Build Eco-Design and Green Building Marketing and Presentation. No other illustrated construction dictionary covers design, the coordination between the entire design and project delivery process, and the business aspects of the building industry.
