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Book Synopsis: ARCHITECTURETHE GOLD STANDARD IN INTRODUCTORY ARCHITECTURE TEXTS, FULLY UPDATED TO REFLECT THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD
For more than forty years, the beautifully illustrated Architecture: Form, Space, and Order has served as the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. In this fifth edition, more recent additions to the architectural panoply illustrate how contemporary digital and building technologies have influenced the development of architectural forms and spaces and how architectural siting and design have responded to the call for more environmentally responsible buildings. It is designed to encourage critical thought and to promote a more evocative understanding of architecture.
The fifth edition is updated with many new urban design and building precedents from a diverse range of cultural and geographic areas. New content focuses on the latest technology and trends in structure, construction, materials, and sustainability. Includes more than 800 illustrations, many hand-drawn, which demonstrate the foundations and concepts every architect must master.
Architecture: Form, Space, and Order distills complex concepts of design into a clear focus and brings difficult abstractions to life. It explains form and space in relation to light, view, openings, and enclosures and explores the organization of space, and the elements and relationships of circulation, as well as proportion and scale. In addition, the text’s detailed illustrations demonstrate the concepts presented and reveal the relationships between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages and across cultures.
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Looking to delve into the captivating world of architecture? Look no further! Architecture: Form, Space, and Order is the gold standard when it comes to introductory architecture texts. With over forty years of experience, this book has been beautifully illustrated to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the basic vocabulary of architectural design. Our fifth edition is fully updated to showcase the latest developments in the field, incorporating contemporary digital and building technologies that have revolutionized architectural forms and spaces. Get ready to explore environmentally responsible buildings and ignite your critical thinking skills as you embark on this architectural journey.
The fifth edition of Architecture: Form, Space, and Order is packed with new content that focuses on the latest urban design and building precedents from diverse cultural and geographic areas. Discover the newest advancements in structure, construction, materials, and sustainability. With more than 800 illustrations, many beautifully hand-drawn, this book brings to life the foundations and concepts that every architect must master. Experience how complex design concepts are distilled into a clear focus, making them accessible for architecture enthusiasts of all levels.
Form and space are at the heart of architectural design. In Architecture: Form, Space, and Order, you will learn about these key elements in relation to light, view, openings, and enclosures. Explore the organization of space and dive into the elements and relationships of circulation, proportion, and scale. Our detailed illustrations not only explain these concepts but also reveal the relationships between fundamental elements of architecture throughout history and across cultures. Discover how architecture has evolved over time and be inspired by the endless possibilities that await you.
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