Encyclopedia of Architecture: Design, Engineering & Construction (Encyclopedia of Architecture) Volume 5 - Hardcover

9780471632436: Encyclopedia of Architecture: Design, Engineering & Construction (Encyclopedia of Architecture) Volume 5

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471632430 ISBN 13: 9780471632436

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience, 1990

This is the fifth of a five volume set comprising a comprehensive architecture reference, with emphasis on architectural processes and building technology. The encyclopedia is being produced by John Wiley & Sons in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects. It contains approximately 500 articles, representing the efforts of 600 contributors, and totals over 4000 pages. In addition to approximately 3000 illustrations, the encyclopedia contains 500 tables and 100 biographies of leading architectural professionals. The set offers practical coverage of design, engineering, construction, building types, materials, biographies of prominent architectural professionals and firms and literature articles.

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Now, with all of its five volumes completed, Encyclopedia of Architecture will surely become the standard in the field. Its broad coverage focuses on architectural processes and design, materials, construction methods and management but also encompasses, biographies of leading architects, architectural history, articles on architectural aesthetics, literature and criticism, listings on current laws and regulations, and information on leading firms and schools. Includes 3,000 illustrations and 500 tables. The Encyclopedia has been sponsored by the American Institute of Architects.

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