$34.95 USA ‘$48.95 CAN ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC Third Eaton By Francis D.K. Ching “Graphics is an inseparable pat ofthe design process,” says Francis D.K. Ching, ‘an important tool that provides the designer withthe means not only of presenting a design proposal, but also of eommuricating with oneself and others in the design studio In his newly revised and expanded Third Editon of Architectural Graphics, Mr. Ching shows, the studert how 10 use graph lols and dating conventions to translate architectural ideas into tllective visual represenation. This Third Ealton expands upon the wealth of ilustrations and Instruction that made this til a must-nave fr every beginning student of architecture and design. This classe guide has a new upright format, and cov Essontal dating principles [Architectural conventions for orthographic, paraine, and perspective drawings ‘Shade and shadow Graphic symbols and lettering Freehand sketching and diagramming Presentation layouts Under the sure-handed guidance of Mr. Ching, you will develop the acute visual and manual skils that form the core of graphic communication. Here you wil eam: + More precise ways of using line weight varaion and tonal values fo show depth + How to draw section views of building interiors + How to construct perspectives and accurate shade and shadows Clearly and beautiully, Archfectural Graphics, Third Eaton, demystifes the complexity of ‘arenitectural concepts by presenting them in an intltve graphic manner, ‘Bom in Hawaii, Francis D.K. Ching studied architecture at the University of Notre Dame. He began his teaching career in 1972 and fs now a professor inthe Architecture Department at the University of Washington in Seatle. Since the Fist Editon of Architectural Graphics was published in 1974, Mr. Ching has writen several more books and has gained unparaleled Fecognition for his unique hand-Tendered drawings and book design. In 1992 Francis D.K. Ching ‘was awarded a Citaton for Exeallence in Intermatonal Architecture Book Publishing, WU TSN 9-471-28753-8 | | | lil ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS Third Edition FRANCIS D.K. CHINGARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS Third Edition Frank Ching AVNR Book ® JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. New York Chiche ster Weinheim Brisbane Singapore TorontoDedesed tomy mother a tee Preface 1 Equipment & Materials 2 Architectural Drafting 3 Architectural Drawing Conventions 4 Rendition of Value & Context 5 Graphic Symbols & Lettering 6 Freehand Drawing 7 Architectural Presentations Index ‘contents vi 164 Td