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101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

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  • Dec 31, 2006
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Matthew Frederick
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Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory. This is a book that student... Show More

Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory.

This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language things that tend to be murky and abstruse in the classroom. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation--from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory--provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical. The lesson on "How to Draw a Line" is illustrated by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on the dangers of awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a drawing of a building split neatly in half between the two. Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School provides valuable guideposts for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates--from young designers to experienced practitioners--will turn to the book as well, for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a complex design problem.

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Number of Pages: 212

ISBN: 0262062666

ISBN-13: 9780262062664

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One of the best architecture books for beginners is, “101 Things I Learned in Architecture School” by Matthew Frederick. It’s a brilliant guide for architecture students, providing clear and concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation. From the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the intricacies of color theory, this book offers a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making complex concepts simple to understand. Each of the 101 lessons is presented in a two-page format, with a brief explanation and illustration, making it easy to grasp the material. Written by an architect and instructor, the book is a valuable resource for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. It’s a handy reference for both young designers and experienced practitioners, serving as a guide back to the basics when solving complex design problems.
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