Contemporary Practices in Architectural Drawing and Illustration: Volume I - Hardcover

Inglert, Eric Todd

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798823352000

Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Contemporary Practices in Architectural Drawing and Illustration: Volume I is the first textbook in a two-volume series that helps students better understand and embrace the importance of both hand-drawn and digital drawings in architecture, engineering, and construction. Volume I provides students with an introduction to the history, theory, and process of architectural drawing and emphasizes the importance of a deliberate drawing process and systems thinking.

The book covers the fundamentals of line drawing, documentation and drafting techniques, construction documentation, and the influence of historical drawing techniques and pedagogy. It also delves into electronic modeling frameworks and workflows for architectural illustration. Each chapter includes several critical sketching exercises, scenarios, and assignments to reinforce learning and assist students in building their professional competencies with both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary digital methods.

Contemporary Practices in Architectural Drawing and Illustration provides a modular approach to learning, allowing for flexibility in teaching and the development of an electronic portfolio, making it a practical resource for both students and educators in the field. It is an ideal resource for courses and programs in architecture and related disciplines that focus on technical drawing, illustration, and design communication.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798823352000
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 162