Architectural Drawing

Architectural Drawing

Author: Rendow Yee

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-07-31

Total Pages: 615

ISBN-13: 1118012879

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The classic architectural drawing compendium now in a richly updated edition Today's most comprehensive compendium of architectural drawing types and methods, both hand drawn and computer generated, Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods remains a one-of-a-kind visual reference and an outstanding source of guidance and inspiration for students and professionals at every level. This Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the growing influence of digital drawing. Features include: More than 1,500 drawings and photographs that demonstrate the various principles, methods, and types of architectural drawing Examples by an impressive array of notable architects and firms, including Tadao Ando, Asymptote, Santiago Calatrava, Coop Himmelb(l)au, Norman Foster, Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Steven Holl, Arata Isozaki, Toyo Ito, Gudmundur Jonsson, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Ricardo Legorreta, Morphosis, Patkau Architects, Pei Partnership Architects LLP, Renzo Piano, Antoine Predock, SANAA, David Serero, Studio Daniel Libeskind, Studio Gang, Bing Thom, Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, and UN Studio A brand new chapter, "Introduction to the Digital-Manual Interface" which covers how digital and traditional drawing techniques can be used in conjunction with each other A new chapter on guidelines for portfolio building Content organized in a streamlined, easy-to-use fashion Supplementary online instructor resources, including PowerPoint slides tied to the book "This volume reveals how architects approach drawing as a process wherein ideas are given form. As a tool for teaching, these examples become important in students' understanding of the formal and technical aspects of design thought. In an age of digital technologies, this work emphasizes the intimate relationship that exists between the drawing and its maker, the process between paper, hand, and mind." LaRaine Papa Montgomery, Professor of Architecture/Graphics Coordinator, Savannah College of Art and Design "This book contains a wealth of information on architectural graphic communication. My students have found this to be an invaluable resource for graphic presentation techniques ranging from traditional hand drawing to advanced computer graphics. It features an amazingly wide range of examples including both student work and professional work by renowned architects. With the addition of a new chapter on portfolio design, this new edition illustrates the full gamut of graphic communication skills from the conceptual sketch through the documentation of the final portfolio." Mark A. Pearson, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Professor of Architecture, College of DuPage "This book should be in the library of all architecture and design students as well as practicing professionals. The richness and variety of hand-drawn and digital illustrations by students and architects offers deep insight into the many drawing types and methods used today. The section on portfolios is a helpful and timely addition." Professor Michael Hagge, Chair, Department of Architecture, The University of Memphis


Ten Billion Years to Armageddon. A novel dedicated to the future of mankind.

Ten Billion Years to Armageddon. A novel dedicated to the future of mankind.

Author: Herman Francis

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-06-29

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1447720563

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Ten Billion Years to Armageddon is a masterpiece novel, a timeless conflict spanning history from the dawn of time, to the here and now, catching glimpses of man's future on planet earth and beyond. Authors Herman and Joya move their characters through a scenario in which the search for Truth and Answers about the universe are the central themes. At the same time the main characters are planning to fleece 2 casinos simultaneously. Herman finished his manuscript in 1978, he was talking in his original manuscript about; the Avatar, a Dear John letter and Kingdom of Heaven long before Hollywood tycoons did. His novel can be classified as futuristic realism or fictional fantasy. He left the partly unfinished manuscript to his daughter Joya to complete. So the book became actually a cowritten work between father and daughter. Joya taking the development of the heist story mainly into account and the book adaption. 'I proudly present today; TBYA; the book denied to the public for more than 30 years.' Jo


Underground

Underground

Author: Craig Spector

Publisher: Crossroad Press

Published: 2017-01-05

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13:

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Once upon a time there were seven good friends. They were the forgotten little brothers and sisters of the Big Chill generation, born in the turbulent year when the flames of Watts lit the City of Angels and napalm kissed the war-torn skies of Vietnam. They called themselves The Underground. For Justin and Mia, Josh and Caroline, Amy, Seth, and Simon, there was nothing but drugs and music, combined with boundless cynicism and a deep yearning for something that really mattered. As graduation rolled around, they knew they would drift apart. By Labor Day weekend, there was just enough time to throw one last private party. But where? Creepy old Custis Manor was temporarily uninhabited. So they motored out to the moldering southern plantation, ready to party the night away. They could not have known that on the other side of the mirrors, something watched: a corrupt, voracious force, neither fully living nor truly dead. It was a soulless spirit of evil that had spent more than two hundred years cultivating its terrible powers. It was the Great Night. And Custis Manor was its domain. In one terrifying night their lives were forever shattered. One died. One disappeared. The survivors were scarred both inside and out. For twenty years, they couldn't face the truth of what had really happened. Until now. One has gone back, and through the mirror. And now the remaining friends are forced to confront the demons of their own pasts and a greater nightmare beyond their comprehension. Together they must face the Great Night, lay waste to its vicious legacy, and free the thousands of souls still trapped there, as the reunited Underground meets the Underground Railroad of souls. A truly original metaphysical thriller—gory and intense, satisfying and unique, Underground is a startling vision of the nightmare dimension from one of the true masters of the genre.


On Wings of Chaos

On Wings of Chaos

Author: Travis Simmons

Publisher: Wyrding Ways Press

Published: 2014-07-21

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13:

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Legends are born, and legends die… Siblings Angelica and Jovian are far from home on a dangerous mission to rescue their sister, Amber. But their quest to save Amber has turned bleak when visions of a gathering darkness in the west and a congregation of angels marks the beginning of the final war for heaven. On Wings of Chaos is the fifth book in an epic sword and sorcery adventure brimming with dark magic, majestic elves, and wistful fae.


The Bonds of Blood

The Bonds of Blood

Author: Travis Simmons

Publisher: Wyrding Ways Press

Published: 2011-04-19

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13:

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Saving his sister’s life means facing magic that could destroy his. Jovian Neferis is content to live a life free of magic. Talk of angels, demons, and sorcerers is little more than myth. It certainly isn't anything as close to him as his own family. Or so he thinks. That is, until his sisters exhibit gifts of prophecy and sorcery. When his sister Amber is abducted, his remaining sisters and he give chase. Their journey across the Great Realms is filled with danger, intrigue, and magic. With every step they unearth more mystery surrounding their family. With every turn, Jovian questions what he's always believed. But something far worse than myths and legends awaits. An ancient darkness has risen, and its goal is the total destruction of his family. The Bonds of Blood is the first in an epic sword and sorcery adventure brimming with dark magic, majestic elves, and wistful fae.


The Mirror of the Moon

The Mirror of the Moon

Author: Travis Simmons

Publisher: Wyrding Ways Press

Published: 2013-01-24

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13:

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Legends are born, and legends die. Taking refuge with mountain elves should be a wonderful vacation. It's not. Since her magic appeared, Angelica's life has gone from predictable to dangerous. Her sister, Amber, was abducted by a powerful sorceress, and who knows what her plans are for the sister? A revelation about her bloodline makes Angelica wonder who she really is. And their mentor, Grace, seems to know the woman behind the abduction of her sister. Her brother, Jovian, is near death. Her family's origins is a confusing mess. Worse yet, she must gather strength to defeat an immortal sorceress harassing her family. If she doesn't, a powerful darkness will be released that will destroy all of them. The Mirror of the Moon is the second book in an epic sword and sorcery adventure brimming with dark magic, majestic elves, and wistful fae.