Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture

Now 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.

Table des matières

Introduction; Alphabetical listing of architectural terms (and photographs); Index

A propos de l'auteur

Ernest Burden, one of the nation's leading experts in architectural graphics, is an architect, author, andconsultant who specializes in presentation media and marketing strategies. He is the author of more than twelve books.

Résumé

Now in full color—the new edition of the preeminent dictionary of architectural terms features definitions for green, sustainable, and ecological architecture.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Ernest Burden, Burden Ernest
• Edition: MCGRAW-HILL Professional
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 01.03.2012
• EAN: 9780071772938
• ISBN: 978-0-07-177293-8
• Pages: 576
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 233 mm x 20 mm
• Poids: 863 g
• Illustrations: w. numerous col. ill.
• Thème: P/L Custom Scoring Survey
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Dictionnaire, ouvrages de référence; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Architecture; Architecture, ARCHITECTURE / Reference, Reference works