The form and layout (from landscape to portrait, and from handwritten to a Ching-like font) may have changed since the first edition in 1979, but the focus on "the basic elements, systems, and orders that constitute a physical work of architecture" remains. Like Ching's "Building Construction Illustrated," this one is indispensable for beginning students in architecture. ( )

Required as a textbook, and it saved me more than once. As a person with minimal spatial and visually artistic sensibilities, eventually I ran for the hills, as far from an architecture degree as I could. This book was so nice to look at that I kept it even after I changed my major. ( )

This books provides a system for thinking about architecture, a brilliant introduction to a whole new world. Highly recommended! ( )

This is a good overview of architecture. It is great for anyone just beginning in the field or someone who is interested in architecture and wants to learn more. It covers a variety of topics with beautiful illustrations. ( )

Monograph Library - shelved at: B10