Offers entries defining the technical and stylistic elements of both current and historical architecture, including biographies of architects and information on green, ecological, and sustainable architecture.
Now in color, this third edition of an illustrated reference for architects and students contains thousands of new definitions in areas such as sustainable architecture, green building materials and methods, technical and functional aspects of interiors, and mechanical systems. The book's 8,000 entries cover architectural elements and structures, building components, international styles, the design and building process, building renovation and restoration, and architects and examples of their work. Small-format but high-quality color photos on every page (4,000 total) illustrate architectural elements and structures. Many entries include photo illustrations of several variations of the same element, or side-by-side historical and contemporary examples. Most photos are not identified by location or architect. Burden has written other architectural references. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Now in full color--a thoroughly updated edition of the premier illustrated architectural dictionary
Revised and expanded, the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition, features 8,000 definitions, 4,000 illustrations, and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work. This new, full-color edition includes terms relating to green, ecological, and sustainable architecture. Everything critically important to those in the field of architecture and design is covered, including:
- Architectural styles
- Details
- Building elements
- Architectural forms
- Building systems
- Green building
Meticulously written, heavily cross-referenced, and filled with more than 3,000 new and updated definitions and 1,000 new photographs, this impressive visual resource is the best way to gain a full understanding of architectural elements and the new language of green and sustainable architecture.