Description
Architecture: Form, Space, and Order (5th Edition) by Francis D.K. Ching is widely regarded as the gold standard introduction to architectural design vocabulary. For over forty years, this beautifully illustrated book has helped students, architects, and designers understand the fundamental principles of architectural form, space, and order.
The fifth edition has been fully updated to reflect contemporary developments in architecture, including digital design tools, sustainable building practices, and modern construction technologies.
With more than 800 detailed illustrations, many hand-drawn by Francis D.K. Ching, the book makes complex architectural concepts accessible and visually engaging.
Readers will explore how architecture organizes space, responds to light and environment, and communicates proportion, scale, and spatial relationships. This classic text remains one of the most essential resources for architecture students and professionals worldwide.
Key Features
• Widely considered the standard introductory architecture textbook
• Updated with contemporary architecture and urban design examples
• Covers architectural form, space, circulation, proportion, and scale
• Includes 800+ architectural illustrations
• Explains architectural concepts through visual diagrams and drawings
• Suitable for architecture students, designers, and educators
About the Author
Francis D.K. Ching is a globally recognized authority in architectural illustration and education.
He is the author of several influential architecture books including:
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Building Construction Illustrated
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Building Codes Illustrated
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Green Building Illustrated
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Architectural Graphics
His books have been translated into more than 20 languages. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Product Details
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: April 18, 2023
Edition: 5th Edition
Language: English
Pages: 496 pages
ISBN-10: 1119853370
ISBN-13: 978-1119853374
Dimensions: 8.5 × 0.8 × 10.6 inches
Category Rankings
#1 in Architecture (Books)
#4 in Architectural Drafting & Presentation
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