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Unlock the essence of architectural education with '101 Things I Learned in Architecture School'. This essential guide offers budding architects and seasoned professionals a wealth of knowledge encapsulated in 101 concise lessons covering crucial design principles, creative processes, and effective presentation techniques. Each lesson is designed to enhance architectural literacy, addressing everything from the fundamental skill of 'How to Draw a Line' to the intricate nuances of color theory. This book, published by Random House US, features a user-friendly two-page layout, presenting clear explanations alongside engaging illustrations that spark inspiration. Whether you're navigating complex studio projects or seeking a solid reference for design strategies, this book is your indispensable companion. Perfect for architecture students wanting to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical application, it's also a great resource for professionals desiring a refresher on the basics. Don't let the complexities of architecture overwhelm you—let '101 Things I Learned in Architecture School' simplify your journey with relatable content and practical insights. Ideal for keeping in your studio or carrying in your backpack, this guide is a must-have for anyone passionate about architecture. Delivery information: This product is brand new, ISBN: 9780262062664, in paper over boards format, published in 2007, featuring 212 pages of invaluable insights.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780262062664
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2007
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 212
Description:
Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory.This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language things that tend to be murky and abstruse in the classroom. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation-from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory-provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical. The lesson on "How to Draw a Line" is illustrated by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on the dangers of awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a drawing of a building split neatly in half between the two. Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School provides valuable guideposts for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates-from young designers to experienced practitioners-will turn to the book as well, for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780262062664
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2007
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 212
Description:
Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory.This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language things that tend to be murky and abstruse in the classroom. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation-from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory-provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical. The lesson on "How to Draw a Line" is illustrated by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on the dangers of awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a drawing of a building split neatly in half between the two. Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School provides valuable guideposts for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates-from young designers to experienced practitioners-will turn to the book as well, for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a