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Archispeak

An Illustrated Guide To Architectural Terms

Overview

Widely used in architectural circles in the heat of discussion, the recurrent use of particular words and terms has evolved into a language of design jargon. Commonly found in architectural literature and journalism, in critical design debate and especially in student project reviews, Archispeak can seem insular and perplexing to others and -- particularly to the new architectural student -- often incomprehensible. There is a need to translate architectural design concepts into spoken and written commentary -- each word in use embodying a precise and universally accepted architectural meaning. If we explore the vocabulary of this language we gain insight into good design practice and into collective understanding of what constitutes a refined architecture. This unique illustrated guide will help students understand the nuances of this specialized language and help them in communicating their own design ideas.

ISBN 9780415300117
Category N/A
Call number NA31 P67X 2004
Physical description xvii, 218 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition year 2004
Bibliographical references? No
Publisher name Taylor & Francis
Publication year 2004
Place of publication London ; | New York
Language English
Is series? No

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