Architectural graphics /

Architectural Graphics focuses on the techniques, methodologies, and graphic tools used in conveying architectural ideas. The book takes a look at equipment and materials, architectural drafting, and architectural drawing conventions. Discussions focus on drawing pencils, technical drawing pens, set...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ching, Francis D. K., 1943-
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [London] : Architectural Press, [1975]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Architectural Graphics focuses on the techniques, methodologies, and graphic tools used in conveying architectural ideas. The book takes a look at equipment and materials, architectural drafting, and architectural drawing conventions. Discussions focus on drawing pencils, technical drawing pens, set squares/templates, circle templates/compasses, line weight/line types, drafting technique, drawing circular elements, floor plan, doors and windows in plan, stairs, wall indications, plan grids, and site boundaries. The manuscript examines rendition of value and context and graphic symbols and lettering. Topics include tonal values, media and techniques, value/texture rendition, material rendition, shades and shadows, people, furniture, graphic representation symbols, and hand lettering. The text explores freehand drawing and architectural presentations, including freehand sketching, graphic diagraming, and sketching equipment. The publication is a valuable reference for architects interested in doing further studies in architectural graphics.
Item Description:Originally published: New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1975.
Includes index.
ISBN 0-85139-066-8 Pbk : £2.95.
Previous control number ISBN 0-85139-013-7.
Physical Description:1 online resource (128 pages) : illustrations, plans
ISBN:9781483142043
1483142043