Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Terms

by Porter; Andree

• ISBN13: 9780415300117
• ISBN10: 0415300118
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-10-28
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Widely used in architectural circles in the heat of discussion, the recurrent use of particular words and terms has evolved a language of design jargon. Commonly found in architectural literature and journalism, in critical design debate and especially in student project reviews,Archispeakcan seem insular and perplexing to others and -- particularly to the new architectural student -- often incomprehensible. There is a need to translate architectural design concepts into spoken and written commentary -- each word in use embodying a precise and universally accepted architectural meaning. If we explore the vocabulary of this language we gain insight to design good practice and to collective understanding of what constitutes a refined architecture. This unique illustrated guide will help students understand the nuances of this specialized language and help them in communicating their own design ideas.

Table of Contents

List of contributors	p. ix
Preface	p. xiii
Acknowledgements	p. xv
Illustration credits	p. xvii
Introduction	p. 1
Archispeak	p. 3
Further reading	p. 214
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