Ching, Francis D. K. 1943- creator author. text nju 2024 Seventh edition. monographic eng

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294p. : ill. ; plans ; 28cm. "Architectural Graphics is the classic bestselling reference by one of the leading global authorities on architectural design drawing, Francis D.K. Ching. This seventh edition offers a comprehensive introduction to graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using hundreds of the author's distinctive drawings to illustrate each topic effectively. Updated throughout, this revised edition presents new beginner-friendly guidance for perspectives and sketching, updates on hand rendering and visual communication, and additional material on transitioning from analog to digital with CAD and digital drawing tools"-- Preface vii 1 -- Drawing Tools and Materials 1 -- 2 Architectural Drafting 21 -- 3 Architectural Drawing Systems 35 -- 4 Multiview Drawings 55 -- 5 Paraline Drawings 101 -- 6 Perspective Drawings 119 -- 7 Rendering Tonal Values and Context 159 -- 8 Architectural Presentations 215 -- 9 Drawing in the Design Process 235 -- 10 Architectural Sketching 253 -- Index 287 -- Francis D. Ching. Includes index. Architectural drawing NA2700 C46 2024 720.28/4 9781394206247 pucpr 230905 20250319125933.0 eng