Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition

Ernest Burden

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Introduction

Now in full color'the new edition of the preeminent dictionary of architectural terms

Uniquely focused almost entirely on design and featuring 10,000+ updated definitions
Includes new definitions for green, sustainable, and ecological architecture
New and updated photographs throughout
Contains biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work

About the book

Now in full color--a thoroughly updated edition of the premier illustrated architectural dictionary

Revised and expanded, the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, Third Edition, features 8,000 definitions, 4,000 illustrations, and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work. This new, full-color edition includes terms relating to green, ecological, and sustainable architecture. Everything critically important to those in the field of architecture and design is covered, including:

Architectural styles
Details
Building elements
Architectural forms
Building systems
Green building

Meticulously written, heavily cross-referenced, and filled with more than 3,000 new and updated definitions and 1,000 new photographs, this impressive visual resource is the best way to gain a full understanding of architectural elements and the new language of green and sustainable architecture.

About the author

Ernest Burden is an architect and consultant specializing in media and marketing strategies. He is the author of many books on design and presentation, including Entourage, now in its fifth edition.

Table of contents

Introduction; Alphabetical listing of architectural terms (and photographs); Index