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Introduction to architecture, Francis D.K. Ching, James F. Eckler

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Introduction to architecture

828833472

Francis D.K. Ching, James F. Eckler

"This major new collection introduces architecture to the beginning student or anyone who wants to learn about the built environment"--, Provided by publisher

Introduction: object, space, building, city -- The beginnings of architecture: early history--from ancient times to the Renaissance -- A concise history: architecture from the Renaissance to the contemporary -- Fundamentals of architecture: form -- Fundamentals of architecture: space -- Fundamentals of architecture: order -- Elements of architecture: types, systems, and components that inform design -- The design process: tools and techniques for generating ideas -- Materials of architecture: their qualities, characteristics, and behaviors -- Methods of construction -- Building structure: resisting the forces that act against buildings -- Building systems -- Architectural practice and communication -- Allied disciplines: interior design -- Allied disciplines: urbanism