The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised
and expanded!
An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using
Francis D.K. Ching’s signature presentation. It is the only
dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated
with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood,
every concept, technology, material and detail important to
architects and designers are presented in Ching’s unique style.
* Combining text and drawing, each term is given a minimum
double-page spread on large format trim size, so that the term can
be comprehensively explored, graphically showing relations between
concepts and sub-terms
* A comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any
important word in the text.
* This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and
technology of 21st century architecture, design and construction to
this classic reference work
It is sure to be by the side of and used by any serious
architect or designer, students of architecture, interior
designers, and those in construction.
Table of Content
Preface vii
Architecture 1
Arch 4
Beam 7
Brick 10
Building 13
Cable Structure 20
Ceiling 22
Ceramic 24
Church 27
Color 30
Column 32
Computer Graphics 34
Concrete 40
Construction 46
Design 52
Dome 62
Door 64
Drawing 68
Electricity 76
Elevator 82
Fastening 84
Fireplace 89
Fire Safety 90
Floor 94
Force 98
Fortification 100
Foundation 102
Frame 106
Geometry 110
Glass 114
Hardware 116
Heat 119
History 129
House 140
Joinery 144
Light 146
Load 157
Masonry 163
Material 169
Measure 174
Membrane 176
Metal 177
Moisture Protection 184
Order 187
Ornament 190
Paint 195
Plaster 196
Plastic 200
Plate 202
Plumbing 204
Reinforced Concrete 210
Roof 216
Room 224
Shell 227
Sitework 229
Soil 232
Sound 234
Stair 239
Stone 242
Structure 244
Survey 253
Sustainability 255
Temple 266
Theater 274
Truss 277
Vault 280
Vision 282
Wall 284
Window 289
Wood 294
Index 303
About the author
Francis D.K. Ching is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington. He is the author or coauthor of numerous architecture and design books, including Architectural Graphics; Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Global History of Architecture; Interior Design Illustrated; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley.
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