With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark — and follow where it takes us.Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you."Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can’t draw - she’s no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says. That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti’s journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds’s delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us. Read more

You can use this book to design a house for yourself with your family; you can use it to work with your neighbors to improve your town and neighborhood; you can use it to design an office, or a workshop, or a public building. And you can use it to guide you in the actual process of construction. After a ten-year silence, Christopher Alexander and his colleagues at the Center for Environmental Structure are now publishing a major statement in the form of three books which will, in their words, "lay the basis for an entirely new approach to architecture, building and planning, which will we hope replace existing ideas and practices entirely." The three books are The Timeless Way of Building, The Oregon Experiment, and this book, A Pattern Language. At the core of these books is the idea that people should design for themselves their own houses, streets, and communities. This idea may be radical (it implies a radical transformation of the architectural profession) but it comes simply from the observation that most of the wonderful places of the world were not made by architects but by the people. At the core of the books, too, is the point that in designing their environments people always rely on certain "languages," which, like the languages we speak, allow them to articulate and communicate an infinite variety of designs within a forma system which gives them coherence. This book provides a language of this kind. It will enable a person to make a design for almost any kind of building, or any part of the built environment. "Patterns," the units of this language, are answers to design problems (How high should a window sill be? How many stories should a building have? How much space in a neighborhood should be devoted to grass and trees?). More than 250 of the patterns in this pattern language are given: each consists of a problem statement, a discussion of the problem with an illustration, and a solution. As the authors say in their introduction, many of the patterns are archetypal, so deeply rooted in the nature of things that it seemly likely that they will be a part of human nature, and human action, as much in five hundred years as they are today. Read more

Explore creativity while learning how to draw lively, unique sketches of your favorite houses, shops, landmarks, and other buildings. Learning to sketch can be intimidating, especially when drawing subjects like architecture that seem to rely on perfect perspective, straight lines, and complex forms. In Housesketching, artist and instructor Albert Kiefer (Housesketcher) shares his signature techniques that will enable and empower you to abandon perfectionism and learn to sketch and express yourself creatively, like his tens of thousands of students have done. Whether you work in pen and ink and alcohol markers like Albert, or use your favorite medium, you will learn how to create amazingly expressive drawings. From his whimsical linework to his playful use of perspective to his energetic colorwork, Albert’s approach can be applied to any type or style of building—or any subject at all! Housesketching shows how to go beyond representation to create sketches that are evocative, vibrant, and completely unique.   With this encouraging guide, you will learn how to:   Find inspiration and choose subjects to sketch—either en plein air or from photos Compose your sketch with placement, contrast, techniques for guiding the eye, and balance Use perspective—but only as much as you need to know!—to create a convincing sketch Make a sketch your own through editing, exaggeration, point of view, and creating a back story Use color and details to finish and embellish your sketches Share your sketches online  Fifteen step-by-step projects take you through Albert’s process in detail, so you can sketch alongside him and learn what makes his drawings so dynamic. QR codes link to videos that provide further insight into essential techniques. Whether you’re completely new to sketching, interested in learning to sketch architecture, or looking to draw more expressively and creatively, Housesketching will give you all the tools, inspiration, and encouragement you need. Read more

A comprehensive and practical guide full of advice and inspiration for anyone wishing to capture the beauty of the urban landscape.The wonderful thing about drawing buildings is that, wherever you travel around the globe, you will never be short of subjects to inspire you. From the most elaborate of Renaissance cathedrals, through to the humble garden shed, you will always be able to practise your skills and learn a few techniques in the process.This hands-on and inspirational book will encourage you to meet the exciting challenges of drawing and painting buildings using a variety of media and a wide range of techniques, including pencil, pen, graphite powder, watercolour, water-soluble pencils and Indian ink. As you work through this book, you will look at materials and their qualities then move on to explore how to put these materials to best use when drawing specific types of building. You will be led gently through levels of learning, with easy and more challenging exercises progressing your knowledge and developing your skills.As the book is divided into discrete sections, you can dip in to a particular type of building that you wish to draw, and use the information and illustration provided, while extended teaching exercises take you through the way the author approaches composing and completing a drawing. Fully annotated paintings, working drawings and extended projects reveal how each effect was achieved.Detailed artworks in a range of styles and media are thoroughly annotated to demonstrate key techniques and important details and there are invaluable exercises for understanding perspective, negative and positive space, tone, choosing details and constructing large-scale images.The book includes thorough studies of a wide range of different architectural styles, from town houses to rural cottages and barns, from churches and and classical architecture to continental cafes and street scenes. Taylor's exquisite drawings and paintings demonstrate the quality of the results that can be achieved by following his helpful guidance and advice. Read more

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ARCHITECTURETHE GOLD STANDARD IN INTRODUCTORY ARCHITECTURE TEXTS, FULLY UPDATED TO REFLECT THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELDFor more than forty years, the beautifully illustrated Architecture: Form, Space, and Order has served as the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. In this fifth edition, more recent additions to the architectural panoply illustrate how contemporary digital and building technologies have influenced the development of architectural forms and spaces and how architectural siting and design have responded to the call for more environmentally responsible buildings. It is designed to encourage critical thought and to promote a more evocative understanding of architecture.The fifth edition is updated with many new urban design and building precedents from a diverse range of cultural and geographic areasNew content focuses on the latest technology and trends in structure, construction, materials, and sustainabilityIncludes more than 800 illustrations, many hand-drawn, which demonstrate the foundations and concepts every architect must masterArchitecture: Form, Space, and Order distills complex concepts of design into a clear focus and brings difficult abstractions to life. It explains form and space in relation to light, view, openings, and enclosures and explores the organization of space, and the elements and relationships of circulation, as well as proportion and scale. In addition, the text’s detailed illustrations demonstrate the concepts presented and reveal the relationships between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages and across cultures. Read more

The leading introduction to the principles and processes of building construction returnsBuilding construction covers the entire process of creating residential, commercial, and industrial structures, from planning to execution. It's an evolving field, with new technologies continuously being brought to bear and new sustainable practices emerging every day. For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has served as the leading introduction to building construction for all professionals involved in the process, from architects to interior designers. Richly illustrated and incorporating the latest advancements and best practices, it remains the essential volume for students and working professionals alike. Readers of the seventh edition of Building Construction Illustrated will also find: New or expanded coverage of resilient design, building systems, new finish materials, and moreThe latest updates to codes and standards requirements including IBC, LEED, and CSI MasterFormatIn-depth yet accessible treatment appropriate for all levels of prior knowledgeBuilding Construction Illustrated is ideal for students in architecture, civil and structural engineering, construction management, and interior design, as well as practicing professionals across the building trades. Read more

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The theory of architecture implicit in our world today, Christopher Alexander believes, is bankrupt. More and more people are aware that something is deeply wrong. Yet the power of present-day ideas is so great that many feel uncomfortable, even afraid, to say openly that they dislike what is happening, because they are afraid to seem foolish, afraid perhaps that they will be laughed at. Now, at last, there is a coherent theory which describes in modern terms an architecture as ancient as human society itself. The Timeless Way of Building is the introductory volume in the Center for Environmental Structure series, Christopher Alexander presents in it a new theory of architecture, building, and planning which has at its core that age-old process by which the people of a society have always pulled the order of their world from their own being. Alexander writes, "There is one timeless way of building. It is thousands of years old, and the same today as it has always been. The great traditional buildings of the past, the villages and tents and temples in which man feels at home, have always been made by people who were very close to the center of this way. And as you will see, this way will lead anyone who looks for it to buildings which are themselves as ancient in their form as the trees and hills, and as our faces are.". Read more

The 'Architect's Bible' since 1932, updated with the latest codes and standardsArchitectural Graphic Standards is the written authority for architects, designers, and building contractors. It provides comprehensive guidance on the visual representation of materials, products, systems, and assemblies. Updated to reflect the most current codes and standards, this new 12th edition features over 300 new drawings, tables, and designs and twenty five percent new content. In response to architects' feedback and overwhelming demand for a more graphics heavy format, this edition employs shorter, more accessible texts and more images of the standards and evolution of design and construction. New coverage includes building resiliency and the building envelope, expert discussion on the fundamentals of design and construction documentation, and new examination of environmental factors and material properties and performance. Sustainable Design is no longer separated, but incorporated throughout, and extensive appendices keep useful data right at your fingertips.Graphic standards are essential to building design. They cover everything from door frames and roof designs to air ducts and outdoor sports facilities. This meticulous resource provides a compendium of planning standards, optimum dimensions, and normative construction details. The book is organized into three core sections covering: design and documentation, materials, and building elements.Architectural Graphic Standards features:Key architectural design and production processes―functional planning, environmental assessment, building resiliency, and architectural construction documentationThorough coverage of materials: concrete, masonry, metals, wood, plastics, composites, and glassAn exhaustive survey of building elements―substructures, shells, services, equipment, furnishings, special structures, and siteworksComprehensive appendixes filled with pertinent data such as: classic architectural elements, mathematical data, and structural calculationsEndorsed by the American Institute of Architects, this book has an enduring and unsurpassed reputation for high quality illustration, text, and graphic design. For crucial information in a user friendly format, Architectural Graphic Standards is the go to reference on building design and construction. Read more

A book all about drawing architecture. Learn to draw and design your own buildings and cityscapes. To do this, the book first teaches three basic building blocks: The drawing basics, perspective drawing and image composition.In order to be able to effectively draw your own architectural representations, you will learn in this book how to draw the most important elements of buildings - e.g. roofs, trusses, but also trees. Step-by-step instructions for complete architectural drawings will help you practice and improve your skills. Along the way, you will also learn more about building styles, construction techniques, materials, and much more.The main contents of the book:Building stylesDrawing toolsFrom the line to the bodyDrawing techniquesDrawing shadowsTricks for drawingDepicting materialsSimple architectural drawingsElements of architecturePerspective drawingImage compositionStep-by-step instructions Read more

From a simple desk tidy to an elaborate castle, this step-by-step guide to 3D printing is perfect for children and beginners who want to learn how to design and print anything even if they do not own a printer.3D Printing Projects provides an introduction to the exciting and ever-expanding world of 3D designing and printing. Learn how a 3D printer works and the different types of 3D printers on the market. Understand the basic 3D printing and designing terms, how to create and prepare files for printing, and also how to scan things to create a 3D model! You will also find out the common troubles faced while 3D printing and simple tricks to fix them. All the projects included in the book can be made using freely available online 3D modeling/CAD programs. Each project has a print time, details of filament or material needed, and a difficulty rating – from "easy" for beginners to "difficult" for those looking for a new challenge. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the 3D design process, from digital modeling and sculpting to slicing, printing, and painting so that children can make their own shark-shaped phone stand, customized lamps, and much more. The book also gives inspiration to further enhance your projects once you’ve mastered the basics. Join the 3D printing revolution today with DK's 3D Printing Projects book. Read more

STAY INFORMED OF THE LATEST UPDATES TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH THE LEADING VISUAL REFERENCEIn the newly revised Seventh Edition of Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2021 International Building Code®, architectural drawing expert Francis D.K. Ching and well known architect ­Steven R. Winkel deliver a beautifully illustrated and intuitively written handbook for the 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The authors provide brand new chapters on plumbing fixture counts, elevators, special construction, and existing buildings while updating the remainder of the material to align with recent changes to the IBC.Easy to navigate and perfect as a quick-reference guide to the IBC, Building Codes Illustrated is a valuable visual resource for emerging professionals.The book also includes:Thorough introductions to navigating the Code, use and occupancy, special uses and occupancies, and building heights and areasFull explorations of the types of construction, fire resistive construction, interior finishes, fire-protection systems, and means of egressPractical discussions of accessibility, interior environment, exterior walls, roof assemblies, and structural provisionsIn-depth examinations of special inspections and tests, soils and foundations, building materials and systems, and elevatorsPerfect for students of architecture, interior design, construction, and engineering, the latest edition of Building Codes Illustrated is also ideal for professionals in these fields seeking an up-to-date reference on the 2021 International Building Code. Read more

This set of scaled cut-outs and graph paper allow you to quickly and easily try out new layouts for your home, office and garden. The included furniture comprises tables and chairs, kitchen and bathroom appliances, desks, and even correctly scaled pets and people! At 1 foot per square, the 8.5x11 inch pad allows room for even the largest room, and there are plenty of floor pages as well as furniture and other objects to move around. Make home design easy with this cost-effective set! Read more

Explore creativity while learning how to draw lively, unique sketches of your favorite houses, shops, landmarks, and other buildings. Learning to sketch can be intimidating, especially when drawing subjects like architecture that seem to rely on perfect perspective, straight lines, and complex forms. In Housesketching, artist and instructor Albert Kiefer (Housesketcher) shares his signature techniques that will enable and empower you to abandon perfectionism and learn to sketch and express yourself creatively, like his tens of thousands of students have done. Whether you work in pen and ink and alcohol markers like Albert, or use your favorite medium, you will learn how to create amazingly expressive drawings. From his whimsical linework to his playful use of perspective to his energetic colorwork, Albert’s approach can be applied to any type or style of building—or any subject at all! Housesketching shows how to go beyond representation to create sketches that are evocative, vibrant, and completely unique.   With this encouraging guide, you will learn how to:   Find inspiration and choose subjects to sketch—either en plein air or from photos Compose your sketch with placement, contrast, techniques for guiding the eye, and balance Use perspective—but only as much as you need to know!—to create a convincing sketch Make a sketch your own through editing, exaggeration, point of view, and creating a back story Use color and details to finish and embellish your sketches Share your sketches online  Fifteen step-by-step projects take you through Albert’s process in detail, so you can sketch alongside him and learn what makes his drawings so dynamic. QR codes link to videos that provide further insight into essential techniques. Whether you’re completely new to sketching, interested in learning to sketch architecture, or looking to draw more expressively and creatively, Housesketching will give you all the tools, inspiration, and encouragement you need. Read more

"It has been a while since I devoured a book on architecture with as much pleasure. I love a good section and I love this book."—Aaron Betsky, Architect MagazineAward-winning architects Paul Lewis, Marc Tsurumaki, and David J. Lewis's essential guide to section. Section, along with plan and elevation, is one of the most important representational techniques of architectural design. Manual of Section is the first book to provide a framework to describe and evaluate this fundamental design process in architecture.Divided into seven categories of section based on extensive archival research:• Range is from simple one-story buildings to complex structures• Features stacked forms, fantastical shapes, internal holes, inclines, sheared planes, nested forms, or combinations of each• Includes sixty-three intricately detailed cross-section perspective drawings of many of the most significant structures in international architecture from the last one hundred years"A must-read for all designers associated with the built environment and should surely be on the library shelves of every architecture, urban design and interior design school...the intricate drawings provided by LTL are sure to inspire all those who have the privilege of cracking the spine of this amazing reference." —SpacingIn addition to the incredible cross-section drawings, the book includes smart and accessible essays on the history and uses of section.Manual of Section has become a top architecture book for architecture students and professional architects. Read more

Are you eager to dive into Autodesk Fusion, formerly Fusion 360, and are constantly searching for the best way to begin learning? Here at CADclass.org we've carefully engineered a series of step-by-step tutorials to guide beginners and intermediate learners on their path to CAD mastery. Each project introduces essential tools and concepts at the perfect moment, ensuring you never feel overwhelmed while steadily building your skills.To enhance your learning, we've incorporated access to the CADclass Discord community, where you can ask questions, get support from us and the community, and share your creations. No more endless searching for answers – you'll have direct support whenever you need it.Our goal is to help you bring your ideas to life with an easy-to-follow and engaging Autodesk Fusion workbook. Even if you’ve used other CAD books, you’ll find valuable insights and projects to deepen your knowledge.Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn:Interface navigationConverting 2D sketches into 3D objectsParametric and mechanical designJoints and assembliesEngineering drawingsRendering and exploded diagramsCAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)Exporting STLs for 3D printing and Gcode for CNC machiningThis workbook includes:12-20 hours of hands-on practice projectsAccess to a supportive online community Read more

Are you ready to 3D model projects in Autodesk Fusion (formerly Fusion 360) and looking for the best place to start learning how? We’ve meticulously designed and tested 28 step-by-step tutorials to help beginners and those looking to level up their skillset a clear path towards mastery. By introducing a few new concepts and ideas precisely as needed, you will not get overwhelmed with too much information and can reliably improve.In addition, we’ve reimagined book learning by incorporating a private online discussion forum linked to each project where you can ask questions, get help from us and the community, and show off what you make. That way, if you get stuck, you’re not left Googling for hours to try and find a solution.We aim to help you bring your ideas and creativity to life by providing an easy-to-follow and enjoyable CAD modeling workbook. Even if you’ve purchased another Fusion 360 CAD book, you will still find value in working through our tutorials.Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn:Navigating the interfaceTurning 2D sketches into 3D objectsMechanical DesignParametric DesignJointsAssembliesEngineering DrawingsComputer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)RenderingExploded DiagramsExploded AnimationsMotion AnimationExporting STLs for 3D printingExporting GCode for Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) MachiningThis book includes the following:Between 45 - 90 hours of step-by-step practice projectsSupport from the online communityChapter 1: Basics: Introduction to Autodesk FusionThe BasicsClassic DonutSaturn V RocketFinger SurfboardTensegrity TowerCarabinerChapter 2: Mechanical Design: The basics of design using manufacturing principlesPLAY BrickGeocacheⓇ HideChapter 3: Parametric Design: How to customize your designs with dimensions and parametersMetric BoltPrototype DroneChapter 4: Assemblies: How to build your project with multiple partsFire Piston3DP Hot EndChapter 5: Joints: How to join parts for realistic movementPizza CutterTesla TurbineChapter 6: Motion Animation: How to give your entire model movement using motion animationStrandbeestGear TrainRobotic HandChapter 7: Appearances: How to give your 3D models color, texture, and other appearancesAmerican FootballPhone case and standChapter 8: Rendering: How to make your parts look photo-realisticEdison Bulb- A.I. VillainChapter 9: Engineering Drawings: How to make your own blueprintsDrumsticksSpace Prop EmitterChapter 10: Exploded Diagrams: How to explode your project and rebuild them using exploded diagramsJapanese Pull SawMachinist HammerChapter 11: CAM: How to manufacture your parts on a CNC machine with Computer-Aided ManufacturingLongboard SkateboardElectric GuitarChapter 12: Full Arc: Bring everything you've learned together in a final projectSpace Prop Hilt Read more

A good sketch starts with good bones—this guide from an architectural illustrator shows how to think like an architect and master accurate perspective.This book in the Urban Sketching Handbook series uses drawings and simple steps to explain the often challenging and overwhelming concepts of perspective in practical and useful ways for on-site sketching. Most books are either too abstract or don’t provide enough information that relates to what you actually do when you’re out in the busy, wide world about to start a drawing. Where do you start? How do you edit what you see to flatten and shrink it onto your paper? How does perspective work?The Urban Sketching Handbook: Understanding Perspective helps you learn to think like an architect, to draw buildings and spaces by reducing what you see to simple, basic shapes, then adding layers in simple steps, and finally finishing your sketch with detail, tone, and color—in accurate perspective. Full of helpful tips, it even deconstructs sketches to show you how to create them! Once you understand perspective, it will change the way you see the world—you’ll see perspective everywhere. Key concepts explored in this volume include:Basic Terms * Basic Spatial Principles * Types of Perspective * Building a Sketch in Layers * Special Conditions Read more

The first step in making your ideas a realitySketchUp offers a vast array of tools that help you get your building, woodworking, and design plans out of your head and into a real model. Even if you’ve never dabbled in the software, SketchUp All-in-One For Dummies makes it easy to get started as quickly as the ideas pop into your head!Providing real-world insight from top SketchUp insiders, these six-books-in-one teach you how to tackle the basics of the program and apply those skills to real-world projects. You’ll discover the basics of modeling as they apply to either free or paid versions of SketchUp before diving into creating models to use for making objects, constructing buildings, or redesigning interiors.Navigate the SketchUp product mixGet familiar with the basics of modelingView and share your modelsMake your architecture, interior design, and woodworking dreams a realityYou have tons of great ideas―and now you can harness this powerful software to bring them to life. Read more