Why architects draw /

Examines the social uses of architectural drawing: how it acts to direct architecture; how it helps define what is important about a design; and how it embodies claims about the architect's status and authority. Case study narratives are included with drawings from projects at all stages.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robbins, Edward, 1944- (Author, Interviewer)
Other Authors: Wilcox, Jean (Bookjacket designer)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts : MIT Press, [1994]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Examines the social uses of architectural drawing: how it acts to direct architecture; how it helps define what is important about a design; and how it embodies claims about the architect's status and authority. Case study narratives are included with drawings from projects at all stages.
Physical Description:1 online resource (315 pages) : illustrations.
ISBN:0262367785
9780262367783
DOI:10.7551/mitpress/7233.001.0001