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Highlights
- Architectural Graphics ist ein Klassiker des Bestseller-Autors und weltweit führenden Experten des Fachgebiets Francis D. K. Ching.
- About the Author: FRANCIS D.K. CHING is one of the leading authorities on architectural design drawing around the world.
- 272 Pages
- Architecture, Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation
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About the Book
This guide offers an introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using drawings to illustrate the topic effectively. This updated edition includes new information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models, and revised explanations of line weights, scale and dimensioning, and perspective drawing to clarify some of the most difficult concepts. New examples of modern furniture, APA facilities, and presentation layout provide more up-to-date visuals, and the Reference Center features all new animations, videos, and practice exercises.Book Synopsis
Architectural Graphics ist ein Klassiker des Bestseller-Autors und weltweit führenden Experten des Fachgebiets Francis D. K. Ching. Auch in der 6. Auflage bietet dieses Fachbuch eine fundierte Einführung in die grafischen Werkzeuge und Konzeptionsmethoden, mit denen sich architektonische Vorstellungen in wirkungsvolle Präsentationen umsetzen lassen. Hunderte von Zeichnungen des Autors führen in das Thema ein. Diese aktualisierte Auflage enthält neue Informationen zur orthographischen Projektion in 3D-Modellen und überarbeitete Erläuterungen zu Linienstärke, Maßstab, Dimensionierung und perspektivischem Zeichen, die einige der schwierigeren Konzepte verdeutlichen. Präsentiert werden auch neue Beispiele zu modernem Möbeldesign und APA Facilites sowie zu Präsentationslayouts. Alle neuen Animationen, Videos und Übungen sind im Reference Center verfügbar.From the Back Cover
AN UPDATE TO THE CLASSIC INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATING ARCHITECTURAL IDEAS INTO IMAGES
Architectural Graphics offers the essential drawing tools, principles, and techniques designers use to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations. This Sixth Edition introduces over 100 new interactive animations, which support additional learning by expanding the book's key concepts.
The Sixth Edition includes:
- Fully updated chapter on Freehand Drawing highlighting on site drawing techniques, including drawing from observation, drawing subjects, and composition
- Added information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models
- Examples of modern furniture and contemporary presentation layouts
- Revised explanations of line weights, dimensioning, and perspective drawing
- Hundreds of drawings in the signature style of Francis D.K. Ching
Architectural Graphics remains the leading introduction to drafting tools; multiview, paraline, and perspective drawings; section views; tonal value; rendering context; and much more. Francis D.K. Ching clearly presents the complexity of architectural concepts in an intuitive graphic manner that benefits professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike.
About the Author
FRANCIS D.K. CHING is one of the leading authorities on architectural design drawing around the world. His numerous bestselling works have been translated into over seventeen languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphic presentation. He is a registered architect and Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.