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Architectural Graphics
The completely updated, illustrated bestseller on architectural graphics with over 500,000 copies sold
Architectural Graphics presents a wide range of basic graphic tools and techniques designers use to communicate architectural ideas. Expanding upon the wealth of illustrations and information that have made this title a classic, this Fourth Edition provides expanded and updated coverage of drawing materials, multiview drawings, paraline drawings, and perspective drawings. Also new to this edition is the author's unique incorporation of digital technology into his successful methods. While covering essential drawing principles, this book presents: approaches to drawing section views of building interiors, methods for drawing modified perspectives, techniques for creating accurate shade and shadows, expert styles of freehand sketching and diagramming, and much more.
Architectural Graphics presents a wide range of basic graphic tools and techniques designers use to communicate architectural ideas. Expanding upon the wealth of illustrations and information that have made this title a classic, this Fourth Edition provides expanded and updated coverage of drawing materials, multiview drawings, paraline drawings, and perspective drawings. Also new to this edition is the author's unique incorporation of digital technology into his successful methods. While covering essential drawing principles, this book presents: approaches to drawing section views of building interiors, methods for drawing modified perspectives, techniques for creating accurate shade and shadows, expert styles of freehand sketching and diagramming, and much more.
215 pages, Paperback
First published November 30, 1974
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Francis D.K. Ching
54 books410 followersFrank (Francis D. K.) Ching (born 1943) is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington.
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November 11, 2018
There should be a required reading list for architectural studies that include Pr. Ching's books. I found them by far the best books for initiation to architectural graphics, drawings, composition, building codes, architectural history...
He wrote some 15 books, that so far I've found super useful and concise.
He wrote some 15 books, that so far I've found super useful and concise.
May 19, 2018
Text book for ccsf arch 20 (architectural graphics).
March 23, 2020
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December 18, 2024
Francis D.K. Ching’s *Architectural Graphics* is an essential guide for anyone studying architecture, offering clear, comprehensive instruction on the techniques and principles of architectural drawing. It should be an obligatory read in architecture school, as it provides the foundation for understanding and communicating design ideas with precision and clarity.
July 28, 2017
I never really read this book. I just see the pictures.
P. S: don't judge me for being shallow!
P. S: don't judge me for being shallow!
September 11, 2019
Great book for architecture enthusiasts and students (especially 1st year students)
August 1, 2022
In-depth guide to how to make architectural drawings
December 7, 2023
They tried calling Francis D.K. Ching a one hit wonder, but now what, two hit wonder? Like the fuck?
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August 16, 2012
I read the parts I was assigned necessary to draft buildings. Includes the needed materials, perspectives, rendering (I didn't read that part), presentations, and free hand (as opposed to using a ruler and such architect tools). Many drawn pictures, examples, and shading. Seems like it includes all the basic techniques you need to draw buildings from different angles. I've used it as a reference many times.
February 12, 2014
A classic by Ching, used by architecture students through the decades, it seems. Manual drafting techniques are essential, and a good architect, although well versed in CAD, can't succeed without learning the tips and tricks Ching offers throughout Architectural Graphics.
December 18, 2022
If you want to learn about architectural drafting then this book is a great place to start. It has a constructed cruclium which is very useful for Architects and students of Architecture.
It shows how to handle drawing perspectives easily with different views and ways of drafting.
It shows how to handle drawing perspectives easily with different views and ways of drafting.
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August 23, 2007Recommended to me by Alan Cooper.
November 17, 2007
really helpfull
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January 14, 2008Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / College of Architecture and Urban Studies / Landscape Architecture Department / Recommended Reading / Landscape Graphics
March 9, 2008
A great tool for a beginning architecture student. Covers the basics with decent illustrations.
June 27, 2009
I red it when I was in my junior year.
But I think read just not enough. Practise makes perfect.
But I think read just not enough. Practise makes perfect.
December 7, 2011
Very informative and beautifully laid out. I love how it is completely hand-lettered and illustrated.
August 1, 2014
Informative......
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November 6, 2015exllant
December 3, 2015
I had some problems at orthographic projections but unfortunately i could not solve my problem by this book, it is just about some elementry forms.
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January 26, 2016I love this book
January 31, 2021
O livro é muito bom, explica todos os detalhes de representação gráfica, só que o ruim é que essa nova edição tem mais de 20 páginas cortadas e apresenta alguns erros de ortografia 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
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January 16, 2014i think to read this book
April 7, 2018
good book for Architectural Graphics
worth reading it.
worth reading it.
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