Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Terms
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- Synopsis
- Widely used in architectural circles in the heat of discussion, the recurrent use of particular words and terms has evolved into a language of design jargon. Commonly found in architectural literature and journalism, in critical design debate and especially in student project reviews, Archispeak can seem insular and perplexing to others and -- particularly to the new architectural student -- often incomprehensible.There is a need to translate architectural design concepts into spoken and written commentary -- each word in use embodying a precise and universally accepted architectural meaning. If we explore the vocabulary of this language we gain insight into good design practice and into collective understanding of what constitutes a refined architecture. This unique illustrated guide will help students understand the nuances of this specialized language and help them in communicating their own design ideas.
- Copyright:
- 2004
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- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781134421640
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780203643150, 9780415300124, 9780415300124, 9780415300117, 9780415300117
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 05/08/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Spon Press
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Reference, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance, Education
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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