Encyclopedia of Architecture, 5 Volume Set - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471633518 ISBN 13: 9780471633518

Publisher: Wiley, 1990

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Publisher

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0471633518
• ISBN 13: 9780471633518
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 4166
• Editor: Wilkes Joseph A., Packard Robert T.