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Author : Nikolas Davies,Erkki Jokiniemi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780750685023

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Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction by Nikolas Davies,Erkki Jokiniemi Pdf

With more than 20,000 words and terms individually defined, the Dictionary offers huge coverage for anyone studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields. The innovative and detailed cross-referencing system allows readers to track down elusive definitions from general subject headings. Starting from only the vaguest idea of the word required, a reader can quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for. The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning. Davies and Jokiniemi's work sets a new standard for reference books for all those interested in the buildings that surround us. To browse the book and to see how this title is an invaluable resource for both students and professionals alike, visit www.architectsdictionary.com.

Author : Henry Cowan,Peter Smith
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134383009

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Dictionary of Architectural and Building Technology by Henry Cowan,Peter Smith Pdf

A comprehensive summary of the vocabulary used across the building industry, from the preparation of an architectural brief, through creative and technical design, to construction technology and facilities management. The latest edition has several substantially revised entries as well as many new additions, including new illustrations and terms. Covering a range of disciplines across architecture and building and including both SI metric and Imperial units, this dictionary and reference work will enable students and professionals to use and understand vocabulary from other areas of expertise, and contribute to better communication.

Author : Cyril M. Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:958578720

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Dictionary of Architecture and Construction by Cyril M. Harris Pdf

Author : Russell Sturgis
Publisher : Gale Cengage
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:49015002906973

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A Dictionary of Architecture and Building by Russell Sturgis Pdf

Author : Nikolas Davies,Erkki Jokiniemi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136444067

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Architect's Illustrated Pocket Dictionary by Nikolas Davies,Erkki Jokiniemi Pdf

This pocket-sized Dictionary offers huge coverage for the 40,000+ people studying or working in architecture, construction or any of the built environment fields. From Abaciscus to Zophorus, the reader is able to quickly track down precisely the term they are looking for. The book is illustrated with stunning drawings that provide a visual as well as a textual definition of both key concepts and subtle differences in meaning. Compact and affordable; Davies and Jokiniemi's work is the miniature version of the Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction. The Architect’s Illustrated Pocket Dictionary can be used on site or quickly at the desk and is suitable for all those interested in the buildings that surround us.

Author : Russell Sturgis,Francis A. Davis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780486148403

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Sturgis' Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture and Building by Russell Sturgis,Francis A. Davis Pdf

Volume 1 of monumental 3-volume classic offers comprehensive and detailed coverage of architectural terms, individuals, and national styles. Total in set: over 100 photographs and more than 1,000 illustrations. Bibliography.

Author : Cyril Harris
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0071589015

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Dictionary of Architecture and Construction by Cyril Harris Pdf

Updated and expanded, this Fourth Edition of the most trusted reference in architecture offers the most comprehensive coverage of architectural and construction terms available. This classic dictionary now features nearly 25,000 definitions (including 2,800 new terms), 2,500 illustrations (including 200 new illustrations), and maintains its extraordinary visual appeal and easy-to-read page design. Prepared by a renowned architectural editor in association with expert contributors and incorporating the work of many standards groups, the book presents clear, concise definitions of terms in nearly 80 working areas. The Fourth Edition covers new industry terms which have emerged due to changes in engineering and building technologies, organizations, materials, and legal developments, and has been expanded to include more historic architectural styles. New terms include: Legal Architectural Barriers Act Wheelchair Accessible Materials Fibrous Concrete Latex Mortar Polymer-Based Stucco Concrete Compliance Conformity Refractory Mortar Organizations Building Research Establishment (formerly Building Research Station) of Great Britain ASTM Historic Architectural Styles Anglo-Palladianism French Victorian Isabellino Mudajar Mozarabic Neo-Rococo

Author : Chris Grech
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0419199209

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Multilingual dictionary of architecture and building terms by Chris Grech Pdf

With an increasingly mobile workforce internationally, the need for good communication becomes greater. This new dictionary lists over 2000 key terms used in building design and construction in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. The emphasis is on terms used most regularly in the design office and day-to-day running of a building job on site.

Author : James Stevens Curl,Susan Wilson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780191053856

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The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture by James Stevens Curl,Susan Wilson Pdf

Containing over 6,000 entries from Aalto to Zwinger and written in a clear and concise style, this authoritative dictionary covers architectural history in detail, from ancient times to the present day. It also includes concise biographies of hundreds of architects from history (excluding living persons), from Sir Francis Bacon and Imhotep to Liang Ssu-ch'eng and Francis Inigo Thomas. The text is complemented by over 260 beautiful and meticulous line drawings, labelled cross-sections, and diagrams. These include precise drawings of typical building features, making it easy for readers to identify particular period styles. This third edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Architecture has been extensively revised and expanded, with over 900 new entries including hundreds of definitions of garden and landscape terms such as Baroque garden, floral clock, hortus conclusus, and Zen garden-design. Each entry is followed by a mini-bibliography, with suggestions for further reading. The full bibliography to the first edition (previously only available online) has also been fully updated and expanded, and incorporated into this new edition. This is an essential work of reference for anyone with an interest in architectural and garden history. With clear descriptions providing in-depth analysis, it is invaluable for students, professional architects, art historians, and anyone interested in architecture and garden design, and provides a fascinating wealth of information for the general reader.

Author : Francis D. K. Ching
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470648858

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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture by Francis D. K. Ching Pdf

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.

Author : Russell Sturgis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Architects
ISBN : OCLC:632378937

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A Dictionary of Architecture and Building by Russell Sturgis Pdf

Author : Allison Lee Palmer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781442263093

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Historical Dictionary of Architecture by Allison Lee Palmer Pdf

This dictionary provides a historical overview of the major architectural developments and styles, building materials and types, major structures and locations, sites and architects. Historical eras like ancient Egyptian architecture and the Renaissance in Europe and movements such as Art Deco are covered. Materials discussed range from concrete, stone, glass and wood, while types of structures include architectural inventions such as the arch and dome to building types from monasteries and mosques to museums and skyscrapers. Major structures highlighted in this volume include not only great achievements such as Hagia Sophia and the Eiffel Tower, but also important sites such as the Great Zimbabwe and Angkor Wat, found on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. General geographical areas are also covered, such as African and Russian architecture. Noted architects include theorists from the ancient Chinese engineer Yu Hao Roman engineer Vitruvius to many current architects such as Zaha Hadid and Santiago Calatrava, with a focus on architects who have enjoyed lasting fame through history or have won international prizes such as the Pritzker Architecture Prize. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Architecture contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on architects, famous structures, types of materials, and the different architectural styles. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about architecture.

Author : Russell Sturgis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015021521623

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Sturgis' Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture and Building by Russell Sturgis Pdf

Author : Cyril M. Harris
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780486132112

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Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Architecture by Cyril M. Harris Pdf

This massive compendium contains over 2,000 line drawings, and clear, concise definitions for over 5,000 important terms relating to the architectural achievements of a great variety of world cultures, ancient to modern.

Author : Cyril M. Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 082881192X

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Dictionary of Architecture and Construction by Cyril M. Harris Pdf

Updated and expanded, this Fourth Edition of the most trusted reference in architecture offers the most comprehensive coverage of architectural and construction terms available. This classic dictionary now features nearly 25,000 definitions (including 2,800 new terms), 2,500 illustrations (including 200 new illustrations), and maintains its extraordinary visual appeal and easy-to-read page design.Prepared by a renowned architectural editor in association with expert contributors and incorporating the work of many standards groups, the book presents clear, concise definitions of terms in nearly 80 working areas. The Fourth Edition covers new industry terms which have emerged due to changes in engineering and building technologies, organizations, materials, and legal developments, and has been expanded to include more historic architectural styles. New terms include:LegalArchitectural Barriers ActWheelchair AccessibleMaterialsFibrous ConcreteLatex MortarPolymer-Based StuccoConcrete Compliance ConformityRefractory MortarOrganizationsBuilding Research Establishment (formerly Building Research Station) of Great BritainASTMHistoric Architectural StylesAnglo-PalladianismFrench VictorianIsabellinoMudajarMozarabicNeo-Rococo