This book defines over 5,000 terms relating to architectural design, history, and technology. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings, each executed in Mr. Ching's signature style.

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Building Construction Illustrated Second Edition The volume’s organization follows the typical design process—from selection of the building site to finish work and beyond—and coverage of systems and technology no longer commonly used has been streamlined. ISBN 0-442-23498-8 Architecture Form, Space, and Order Ching interprets form as the designer’s basic tool, and analyzes a wide range of architectural models that represent the concepts of form, space, and order. ISBN 0-442-21535-5 Architectural Graphics Second Edition In this book, Ching emphasizes the development of better mental and manual skills to enhance your approach to graphic communication. ISBN 0-442-21864-8 Interior Design Illustrated In this beautifully illustrated work, Ching explores how basic structural elements and systems combine to form our interior environments, and considers the factors that affect their design, formation, and use. ISBN 0-442-21537-1 Home Renovation This detailed yet accessible book fully explains and illustrates how to transform any home into a more functional, comfortable, and pleasing environment ISBN 0-442-21592-4 Drawing a Creative Process Drawing: A Creative Process demonstrates the intriguing interplay among seeing, visualization, and expression through drawing. ISBN 0-442-31818-9

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