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A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volume

Introduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, and cities. In an easy to understand format, readers will explore the histories and theories of architecture, design elements and process, and the technical aspects of the contemporary profession of architecture.

The book explains the experience and practice of architecture and allied disciplines for future professionals, while those who love the beauty of architecture drawing will delight in the gorgeous illustrations included.

Overview of the issues and practices of architecture in an all-in-one introductory text Includes new chapters and introductory essays by James Eckler, and features more than 1,000 drawings throughout Professor Ching is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley; his works have been translated into 16 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphical presentation

For those pursuing a career in architecture or anyone who loves architectural design and drawing, Introduction to Architecture presents a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the subject.

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CHOICE Review

Ching (emer., Univ. of Washington) brings to architectural novices his essential texts and drawings in Introduction to Architecture. A renowned architect, Ching has authored numerous architecture and design books in his extensive career. Here he teams with Eckler (Marywood Univ. School of Architecture) to compile an introductory text that covers the many facets of architecture in a concise and coherent manner. A compilation of material from eight quality Wiley architectural publications, this volume showcases Ching's graphical design of spaces, buildings, and cities. In an easy-to-understand format, readers can explore the history and theories of architecture, technical aspects of the profession, and design elements/processes. This book is divided into chapters of approximately 30 to 50 pages spanning broad concepts; thorough explanations of architectural terminology are included, along with a helpful glossary. For those pursuing an architectural career or for those who love architectural design and drawing, this is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the subject. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers. C. A. Groves Middle Tennessee State University

Booklist Review

This specialty survey text compiles the major works of noted architect Ching into a brief overview of the issues and practices of architecture. This is an ambitious goal to achieve in under 432 pages, including glossary and index, especially since fully half are devoted to Ching's architectural drawings. The book is roughly organized into two sections: episteme (history, theory, design elements and processes) and techne (methods, materials, other technical aspects). Despite the difficult-to-read font (based on Ching's own hand lettering), this inexpensive and highly graphic volume is a good introduction to the discipline for both students and interested laypeople.--Harmon, Lindsay Copyright 2010 Booklist

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Francis D.K. Ching graduated cum laude with a five-year professional degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1966. His accomplishments included instructing at Ohio University and Cornish College of the Arts, teaching as an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and lecturing at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was a visiting scholar at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He has been a professor of architecture at the University of Washington since 1992.

Ching's published works including Architecture: Form, Space, & Order, A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, and Interior Design Illustrated, focus on clarifying and communicating architectural element, principles, and relationships. Ching earned a Citation for Excellence in International Book Publishing in 1992, and two years later he was honored with the Graham Foundation Grant to develop a two-volume reader for Design Drawing.

(Bowker Author Biography)