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1 online resource (xvii, 218 pages) : illustrations |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-218). |
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Summary |
Widely used in architectural circles in the heat of discussion, the recurrent use of particular words and terms has evolved into a language of design jargon. Commonly found in architectural literature and journalism, in critical design debate and especially in student project reviews, Archispeak can seem insular and perplexing to others and -- particularly to the new architectural student -- often incomprehensible. There is a need to translate architectural design concepts into spoken and written commentary -- each word in use embodying a precise and universally accepted architectural meaning. If we explore the vocabulary of this language we gain insight into good design practice and into collective understanding of what constitutes a refined architecture. This unique illustrated guide will help students understand the nuances of this specialized language and help them in communicating their own design ideas. |
Contents |
Chapter Introduction / The 330 most used terms in architectural debate -- chapter Archispeak: Further Reading. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Language |
English. |
Subject |
Architecture -- Terminology.
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Architecture -- Terminology. |
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Architectural design -- Terminology.
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Architectural design. |
Genre/Form |
Terminology.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic book.
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Dictionaries.
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Dictionaries.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Porter, Tom. Archispeak. London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2004 (DLC) 2003021736 (OCoLC)53144738 |
ISBN |
128017806X |
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9781280178061 |
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9780203643150 |
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0203643151 |
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0415300118 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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9780415300117 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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0415300126 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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9780415300124 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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9781134421602 (e-book: Mobi) |
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1134421605 |
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9781134421640 (e-book: ePub) |
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1134421648 |
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9781134421657 (e-book: PDF) |
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1134421656 |
Standard No. |
9786610178063 |
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10.4324/9780203643150 |
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MYILIB_CUp |
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