{"product_id":"architectural-graphics-paperback-softback-9781394206247","title":"Architectural Graphics (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394206247","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eArchitectural Graphics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFrancis D. K. Ching (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394206247, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 November 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.2 x 21.3 x 2 cm, 0.907 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eArchitectural Graphics \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. 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. \u003cp\u003eArchitectural graphics are key tools for conveying design through representation on paper or on screen. This book is the ultimate guide to mastering the skill and applying your talent to create more effective design communication, teaching how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand multiview, paraline, and perspective drawing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster interior sections using a variety of techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRender tonal value, enhance depth, and convey illumination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop professional-quality layouts for presentations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitectural graphics both inform the design process and serve as the means by which a design is interpreted and built. Complete mastery of the tools and conventions is essential to the successful outcome of any project, and mistakes can cause confusion, time delays, increased costs, and possible catastrophe. \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Graphic\u003c\/i\u003es is the comprehensive guide to professional architectural drawing, with insight from a leading authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Drawing Tools and Materials 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Architectural Drafting 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Architectural Drawing Systems 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Multiview Drawings 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Paraline Drawings 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Perspective Drawings 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Rendering Tonal Values and Context 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Architectural Presentations 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Drawing in the Design Process 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Architectural Sketching 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 287\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52405465186584,"sku":"9781394206247","price":38.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394206247.jpg?v=1784135006","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/architectural-graphics-paperback-softback-9781394206247","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}