Architecture Is Elementary - Visual Thinking Through Architectural Concepts: Visual Thinking Through Architectural Concepts

By Nathan B. Winters

Book Overview

Awarded for its unique ink illustrations, this newly revised edition of Architecture is Elementary is a self-instruction book that concisely and coherently discusses the principles of architectural design.Stimulating lessons challenge the lay person and trigger creative responses. New features include a fresh design and layout, 50 new illustrations of recent and planned buildings, and new lessons that update the book for the world of twenty-first-century architecture.Author Nathan Winters explains the rationale for developers choosing to build higher and taller with modern high-rises, and explores the engineering challenges for such giant structures. He also addresses the dangers of such adventurous design in this century, including becoming tempting targets for terrorists. Architecture is Elementary also explores issues surrounding modern landscape architecture, as Winters looks at the impact of green design and cities that seek to reclaim useless spaces (such as inactive railroad lines), converting them into parks for urban use. He also explores the financial and economic benefits of beautified landscape.The new layout, new lesson materials, and current examples of future thinking in the world of architecture make this a must-have for every serious teacher, student, and practitioner of architecture. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879051868
• ISBN13: 9780879051860
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 10.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

A good book for today students

Students of architecture today do not know the meaning of the Modern Architecture, this elementary book helps them understand the spatial conquest made by humanity from the cave to the lightest eco-buildings.

Superior book for art teachers

The sequence and research given in this book is a comprehensive base for anyone teaching architecture, social studies, buildings, or practical geometry. Timelines, black/whie drawings throughout.

An excellent resource on the subject matter!

An excellent source of information for anyone interested in the field of Architecture. Perfect for beginners and experienced architects alike! Well-written and coherent.