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"One book that has become a trusted source for teaching architects how to do it right is Francis D.K. Ching′s Architectural Graphics. Now in its fifth edition, it offers the essential drawing tools, principles, and techniques that architects use to communicate their ideas. It expands upon the wealth of illustrations and instructions that have made this book a classic, and guides readers through the subtleties of translating architectural ideas into vivid visual representations. Readers will learn Ching′s renowned methods through: coverage of multiview drawings, paraline drawings, and perspective drawings; techniques for drawing section views of building interiors; strategies for rendering tonal value, enhancing pictorial depth, and conveying the illumination of spatial environments; approaches for developing the layout of architectural presentations; freehand sketching and diagramming; and so much more. This beautiful fifth edition of Architectural Graphics from Francis D.K. Ching clearly represents the complexity of architectural concepts in an intuitive graphic manner that benefits anyone interested in maintaining the highest standard of the profession of architecture." (San Francisco Book Review/Sacramento Book Review, March 27, 2010)
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Francis D.K. Ching′s architectural bestseller, thoroughly updated
Since 1975, Architectural Graphics has been a bestselling classic that has introduced countless students of architecture and design to the fundamentals of graphic communication. Featuring Francis D.K. Ching′s signature graphic style, it illustrates how to use graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentation. This Fifth Edition has been updated to reflect the latest drawing techniques helping it remain the leading book on the topic.
- The latest edition of the classic book on architectural drawing by the master of architectural communication
- Over 500,000 copies sold of previous editions
- Revised and expanded to include more information on computer–generated graphics and the latest drawing conventions for architectural representation
- The author is world–renowned for his numerous architecture and design books, including Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Global History of Architecture; Interior Design Illustrated; Building Codes Illustrated; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a first year degree student and draftsman at work and found the section on perspectives and freehand sketching particularly good.
My only gripe is that the book is an American book and as a result is all in inches and feet. It would have been much better if they had produced a metric version for publication in Great Britain. Apart from that, definitly worth having for any architecture student - fits nicely on the shelf with Chudley and Mitchells!!
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you want to draw like Ching, get his other books, they are a lot less boring. This book shows only one style of drawing, and it uses imperial American architectural scales. Good drawing is not about copying, and other people can draw better, like Frank Llyod Wright or Franklin D. Israel. Its twenty five quid and won't change your life.
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Had to purchase when studying, it was very useful, its step by step, shows you how to draw professionally; ex: trees from birds eye view, hills, etc.
sections, stairs and section. I did benefit from it. x
sections, stairs and section. I did benefit from it. x
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excellent book
Although the book is predominantly for adults, particularly those in the architectural & interior design fields I bought this as a present for an 11 year old who draws very... Read more
Published 4 months ago by alison lamont
Very Basic
Ok I bought this book while I was at university thinking it would help with my Architectural Technology course but found it very basic at best. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Andy :)
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This product came quickly and arrived in good condition with good packaging to prevent any damage to it. Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by Mr. L. Axford
Fantastic value!
Purchased as gift. Arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Recipient of gift extremely pleased with it and finding it very useful!
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by Pollyanna
essential for any architect or student
A fabulous survey of the conventions of architectural drawing in an easily referenced, concise format. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 1998
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