Is there an architectural encyclopedia style book which identifies key parts of the building and their function/ history? For example, a drawing which labels the names of the different parts of a structure (mullions, transoms etc) as well as different roof forms and layouts? It would be an added bonus if this included ecclesiastical architecture.
One of my many books is the Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods. I use a great deal many more, but this one is the one that I used to get my feet wet with just what is all included in a building.
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Best reference book for identifying parts of a building?
Is there an architectural encyclopedia style book which identifies key parts of the building and their function/ history? For example, a drawing which labels the names of the different parts of a structure (mullions, transoms etc) as well as different roof forms and layouts? It would be an added bonus if this included ecclesiastical architecture.
ching. just pick one.
Ditto.
What Due89 means, in case it's not clear, is any book by Francis DK Ching.
If you want to dive in deeply, Sir Banister Fletcher's A History of Architecture, where you'll find over a thousand pages like this:
Nice post, Donna. Those are exquisite!
"And what this is?"
"A window"
"and this?"
"another window"
"and this?"
"yet another window"
"and..."
"window again"
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Thank you for all of the replies. The Banister Fletcher book looks ideal.I will have a look at the Ching books too.
There are also Architectural Graphic Standards and Interior Design Graphic Standards, but they are pricey.
I've found this one useful:
Reading Architecture: A Visual Lexicon
by Owen Hopkins
just get the Dictionary of Architecture and Construction
One of my many books is the Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods. I use a great deal many more, but this one is the one that I used to get my feet wet with just what is all included in a building.
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