• Architectural drawings
• Maps and mapping conventions
• Topographical views
• Additional visual resources.

How do you find out about historic buildings and places? A good place to start is with visual evidence. Original drawings, topographical views, surveys, maps, photographs and other historic visual sources help to build up an understanding of how a building or location appears the way it does today. Interpreting such material requires knowledge of historic design and mapping conventions, the place of the drawings in the construction process, the methods and techniques used to create engraved or topographical views, and the equipment and processes used in photography at particular times. In Historical Visual Sources: a guide to understanding the historic built environment the authors - professional architectural and art historians - explain the provenance, purpose and terminology of a range of visual sources from the 16th to the 20th centuries, and how they can help - or sometimes hinder - an understanding of the original form and subsequent changes to a building, site or landscape. In addition, they list the most widely used archives, such as the Royal Institute of British Architects Drawings Collection, and online and published databases of historic visual sources. This book will be of particular interest to historic buildings professionals, archaeologists, conservation architects, students of architectural history, and those involved in the preparation of conservation plans. More widely, it is hoped that the visual sources discussed and listed here may open a new and rich vein of material to different kinds of historians, genealogists, educators, students and authors.
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• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Sketch Tools and materials Conceptual sketches Analytical sketches Observational sketches Sketchbooks Experimental techniques Case study Project: City sketch
• Chapter 2: Scale Measuring Full size Detail scale Interior scale Building scale Urban scale Not to scale Case study Project: Survey
• Chapter 3: Orthographic Projection Plans Sections Elevations Drawing convection Drawing categories Case study Project: Small container
• Chapter 4: Three-dimensional Images Perspective Axonometric drawings Isometric drawings Other applications Photomontage and collage Case study Project: Serial views
• Chapter 5: Modelling Physical models Physical modelling equipment Model scales CAD models CAD software Fly through Case study Project: Sketch to CAD digital modelling
• Chapter 6: Layout and Presentation Layout Graphic presentations Oral presentations Storyboards Portfolios Case study Project: Layout and presentation Conclusion Glossary Further resources Index Acknowledgements and credits.
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The techniques used to represent architectural design are examined in Representational Techniques for Architecture. A broad array of methodologies for developing architectural ideas are described, ranging from two- and three-dimensional conceptual sketches, through to the working drawings required for the construction of buildings. The book offers a range of practical drawing methods, showing how to present and plan layouts, make conceptual sketches, work with scale, use collage and photomontage to create contemporary images, along with techniques to prepare and plan design portfolios.The book also deals with contemporary computer modelling and drawing techniques. In the second edition, 25% of the material is new: many of the images have been updated, and new case studies have been added, for example architect studios such as Coophimmelblau and C J Lim/Studio 8 architects. Additional case studies are drawn from American and international architectural practices and studios. The most up-to-date CAD technology is examined along with illustrations showing how it can be used to create architectural models and plans. The enhanced project sections encourage students to explore further the techniques that they have acquired.
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• Preface
• Introduction: An irresponsibly brief history of drawing(s)
• Rhetoric and persuasion
• Direction of fit
• Matching the world
• Wishes and instructions
• The Elevation: the world's most dangerous drawing
• Into the uncanny valley
• Conclusions and Questions
• Acknowledgements
• Bibliography
• Image credits.
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How Drawings Work cheekily explains that what architects make is information that enables other people to make buildings. That information comes in a variety of forms: drawings by hand and computer, models both physical and virtual, and words as needed. The book reflects in witty prose on the nature of architectural drawings as tools of communication, pulling from a diverse and eclectic landscape of theories from grammar, functional linguistics, philosophy, art criticism, science fiction, popular culture, and, of course, architecture, to propose a new way to think about architectural communication.
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• Preface
• Drawing tool and materials
• Architectural drafting
• Architectural drawing systems
• Multiview drawings
• Paraline drawings
• Perspective drawings
• Rendering tonal values
• Rendering context
• Architectural presentations
• Freehand drawing
• Index.

The bestselling guide to architectural drawing, with new information, examples, and resources Architectural Graphics is the classic bestselling reference by one of the leading global authorities on architectural design drawing, Francis D.K. Ching. Now in its sixth edition, this essential guide offers a comprehensive introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using hundreds of the author's distinctive drawings to illustrate the topic effectively. This updated edition includes new information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models, and revised explanations of line weights, scale and dimensioning, and perspective drawing to clarify some of the most difficult concepts. New examples of modern furniture, APA facilities, and presentation layout provide more up-to-date visuals, and the Reference Center features all new animations, videos, and practice exercises. Architectural graphics are key tools for conveying design through representation on paper or on screen, and this book is the ultimate guide to mastering the skill, then applying your talent to create more effective design communication. * Understand multiview, paraline, and perspective drawing * Master interior sections using a variety of techniques * Render tonal value, enhance depth, and convey illumination * Develop professional-quality layouts for presentations Architectural 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. Architectural Graphics is the comprehensive guide to professional architectural drawing, with insight from a leading authority in the field.
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• INTRODUCTION About this book MEDIA Introduction Line Render Mixed media TYPES Introduction Sketches Plans Sections and elevations Axonometric projections Perspectives Scripted drawings PLACES Introduction Interiors Landscapes Urban settings Scripted drawings and urban design Glossary Further reading Index Picture credits and acknowledgements.
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While computers have facilitated and enriched the ways in which architects can develop and present their ideas, there is also a growing lack of skills in other forms of image-making that was traditionally furnished through training in drawing and sketching. This book focuses on the exciting possibilities for representing the built environment with all the techniques both ancient and modern that are now available. Students today need to learn the following skills: how to draw using a range of media, the basic rules of making effective spatial images, how to read a drawing, and how to express ideas through appropriate media and forms of communication. Following a brief introduction, the book is divided into three sections: Media, Types and Places. Each section is illustrated with key drawings and accompanying commentaries. Step-by-step sequences and special tips will further help students to make the most of their newly acquired skills. This book will be an indispensable practical and inspirational resource in architectural schools and practices alike.
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• Preface.
• 1 Drawing Tools and Materials.
• 2 Architectural Drafting.
• 3 Architectural Drawing Systems.
• 4 Multiview Drawings.
• 5 Paraline Drawings.
• 6 Perspective Drawings.
• 7 Rendering Tonal Values.
• 8 Rendering Context.
• 9 Architectural Presentations.
• 10 Freehand Drawing. Index.
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Francis D.K. Ching's architectural bestseller, thoroughly updated Since 1975, Architectural Graphics has been a bestselling classic that has introduced countless students of architecture and design to the fundamentals of graphic communication. Featuring Francis D.K. Ching's signature graphic style, it illustrates how to use graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentation. This Fifth Edition has been updated to reflect the latest drawing techniques helping it remain the leading book on the topic. The latest edition of the classic book on architectural drawing by the master of architectural communication Over 500,000 copies sold of previous editions Revised and expanded to include more information on computer-generated graphics and the latest drawing conventions for architectural representation The author is world-renowned for his numerous architecture and design books, including Architecture: Form, Space, and Order; A Global History of Architecture; Interior Design Illustrated; Building Codes Illustrated; and Building Construction Illustrated, all from Wiley.
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