{"product_id":"introduction-to-architecture-isbn-9781118142066","title":"Introduction to Architecture","description":"\u003cb\u003eA survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volume\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, and cities. In an easy to understand format, readers will explore the histories and theories of architecture, design elements and process, and the technical aspects of the contemporary profession of architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book explains the experience and practice of architecture and allied disciplines for future professionals, while those who love the beauty of architecture drawing will delight in the gorgeous illustrations included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of the issues and practices of architecture in an all-in-one introductory text\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes new chapters and introductory essays by James Eckler, and features more than 1,000 drawings throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessor Ching is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley; his works have been translated into 16 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphical presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those pursuing a career in architecture or anyone who loves architectural design and drawing, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e presents a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction: Object, Space, Building, City 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Beginnings of Architecture: Early History—From Ancient Times to the Renaissance 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 A Concise History: Architecture from the Renaissance to the Contemporary 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Fundamentals of Architecture: Form 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Fundamentals of Architecture: Space 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Fundamentals of Architecture: Order 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Elements of Architecture: Types, Systems, and Components That Inform Design 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Design Process: Tools and Techniques for Generating Ideas 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Materials of Architecture: Their Qualities, Characteristics, and Behaviors 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Methods of Construction 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Building Structure: Resisting the Forces That Act against Buildings 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Building Systems 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Architectural Practice and Communication 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Allied Disciplines: Interior Design 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Allied Disciplines: Urbanism 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 415\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancis D.K. Ching\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington and a registered architect. He is the author or coauthor of numerous architecture and design books, including \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Graphics; Building Construction Illustrated; Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Visual Dictionary of Architecture; A Global History of Architecture; Interior Design Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eDesign Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames F. Eckler\u003c\/b\u003e is the Architecture Program Director of the Marywood University School of Architecture. In addition to teaching, Professor Eckler is actively engaged in research concerning the culture of place in the urban environment and architecture's role in the development of community. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eLanguage of Space and Form\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA survey of the built environment distills in a single volume the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D.K. Ching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D.K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. Showcasing his characteristic, highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, and cities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn an easy-to-understand format, readers will explore the history and theories of architecture, design elements and processes, and the technical aspects of the contemporary profession of architecture. 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