Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Terms
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Description
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.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 5.43 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches |
| Edition | 1st |
| Isbn 10 | 0415300126 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0415300124 |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 240 pages |
| Publication Date | June 3, 2004 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
Reviews
User
Archireview
a better read than you'd expect. a great source of information and terminology. I give it my 2 thumbs up!
User
Worst book I own.
This was a complete waste of money. The majority of the terms have almost nothing to do with architecture. I expected illustrations of architectural components like dormer, gable, types of arches etc from the vast history of architecture. This was mostly vague boorish philosophical trendy terms that no one needs a book about . To title it as Archispeak is misrepresentation. The few illustrations were of marginal quality. Overall the book is so disappointing it might be the only book I will ever use as kindling. I promise if you buy this book you will feel cheated. I suppose that is it's TRUE value, as if there are not enough examples these days.
User
For specific purposes
This book is very well presented and clear; very useful for students of architecture in their early years of study. It covers a comprehensive range of words used frequently in the discourse of architecture.
User
What Illustrations?
Deeply disappointed in the books layout/execution. For an illustrated guide, pictures, diagrams and renderings are scarce. The book is visually underwhelming, to say the least. Unless you’re looking for a dictionary experience, don’t buy it.
User
Student aid
Archi-speak is a great resource to use if your a uni student (such as myself) as it aids your understanding of terminology. It's easy and quick to reference.
User
Just as ordered
The item was exactly as described and arrived before my son started his degree course in Architecture, so everyone's happy
User
Deeply Disappointing.
While this book claims to be "illustrated", it's illustrations are very small, and pretty worthless on the point of view of an Architect, as in, there are no illustrations for terms such as "parasitic architecture", but there is an illustration for the term "fibonacci sequence". This book also does not cover terms for description of architectural features such as gable-end, corbel, etc. I found this book to be deeply disappointing and also smaller than expected being a A5 size (which may explain the very undersized and sparse illustrations).
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