A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volume Introduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach; this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces; buildings; and cities. In an easy to understand format; readers will explore the histories and theories of architecture; design elements and process; and the technical aspects of the contemporary profession of architecture. The book explains the experience and practice of architecture and allied disciplines for future professionals; while those who love the beauty of architecture drawing will delight in the gorgeous illustrations included. Overview of the issues and practices of architecture in an all-in-one introductory text Includes new chapters and introductory essays by James Eckler; and features more than 1;000 drawings throughout Professor Ching is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design; all published by Wiley; his works have been translated into 16 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphical presentation For those pursuing a career in architecture or anyone who loves architectural design and drawing; Introduction to Architecture presents a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the subject.
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76 of 78 people found the following review helpful. Powerful; Delicious Nourishment for KnittersBy Cat BordhiFor over two decades; Lily Chin has been one of the modern knitting worlds greatest contributors. She is a consummate teacher; a prolific and spot-on technical innovator; a fine designer; and has so much energy and thinks at such a hummingbird speed that I doubt we have even seen half of what she will ultimately contribute. In this book; Lily gathers and presents her encyclopedic knowledge of cable knitting. Ever since 1989; when Lily first published an article about "Ribbles" in Knitters Magazine; she has been known as a choreographer of cables; someone who could make them do wonderful and never-before-imagined things. And this book; Lilys first on cables; combines her early innovations with the many cable acrobatics she has developed since.So - what will you find in this marvelous book?--A way of charting cable designs that is so obvious that I have no idea why we havent always done it this way. Lily will teach the method to you in a few minutes; and you will never feel intimidated by a complex cable again. Plus; her method allows you to extract the essence of a design; then expand or shrink it to fit your needs. And it is all so simple that you wont even be able to forget it.--A comprehensive and engaging tour of each family of cabling possibilities; from traditional to freshly minted; from non-reversible to fraternally reversible to identically reversible; from single color to multi-color; from plain to textured; from traveling stitches to mock cables.--A collection of beautiful cabled stitch patterns which can be used as a stitch dictionary. Check out the sensuous reversible "Textured OXO Cables" on page 71.--Illustrations that will switch on light bulbs in your brain: check page 125 to immediately see why raised wale cables are a natural playground; or see pages 46-47 to understand how to easily visualize the difference between front and back of reversible cables.--A collection of stunning cabled designs; including a mans vest (page 92) which I would say is the most handsome mans garment I have ever seen; a sumptuous "Five-Way Cabled Shrug" (page 101) with clever and simple construction; the photo so soft it is hard not to pet the page; several luscious scarves (both reversible; with beautiful edges); an XOX raglan turtleneck pullover (page 58) with a background fabric that shifts in subtle ways; and one of my favorites; a bi-color Brioche Shawl (page 118) which is timeless; rustic; elegant; earthy; and twisting with life.If you have never worked cables before; this book would be a marvelous start; and will grow with you for years and years to come. If you are an advanced knitter; this book will make your brain sizzle with happiness.Janet Szabo; author of two superb cable books; wrote a moving foreword for Lily; saying that this book "will stretch the horizons of even the most experienced knitters." I agree; and I wish you hours upon hours and years upon years of exploring cables.And thank you; Lily; for how you enrich the knitting world; for your witty and bright and clear instruction; and for your unstoppable intelligence and energy that lets you share so much of such value with others. You have written a classic.27 of 28 people found the following review helpful. Exemplary Cable BookBy Fairbanks Reader - Bonnie BrodyLily Chin is one of knittings foremost designers and; for anyone interested in cable knitting; this is an exceptional book. You wont find it filled with pattern after pattern but what you will find is just about every type of cable and how to knit it.The first chapter is dedicated to Understanding Cables. Ms. Chin discusses how the book is organized and gives a basic cable primer. In this chapter are samples of many cables and a lovely sweater pattern.The other chapters are: Wide-Rib Cables; Ribbed Reversible Cables; Textural Cable; Traveling Stitch Cables; Colorful Cable; Raised Wale Cables; and Phony Cables. She ends the books with a chapter on Cable Integration. Each chapter has at least one pattern and some have more. There is a beautiful mans vest and a lovely mitten and hat set. There are several beautiful shawls.I wish there had been more patterns in the book but it is a wonderful resource and I will use it primarily for that. The photos of the different cables are sharp and easy to see. There are pictures of just about every cable you could encounter and ideas about how to use all of them. This book is definitely for them for the intermediate and more experienced knitter.Thank you Ms. Chin.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Marvelous book.By GeriLove this book. Marvelous patterns. There was a mistake in one stitch description of reversible cable cuff sock but obvious error and still great pattern. Ive made several things from this book. Must have for cable lovers.