Architectural Graphics

Graphics is an inseparable part of architectural design; they are to present a proposal and to communicate with oneself and fellow workers in the studio. Architectural Graphics explains the range of graphic techniques that are available for conveying architectural ideas, and how to execute them.

Topics covered include the following:

1. Equipment and materials
2. Drafting principles
3. Architectural conventions for orthographic, paraline and perspective drawings.
4. Devices for rendering tonal/ textural values and context.
5. Graphic symbols and lettering.
6. Freehand sketching and diagramming.
7. Methods of effective presentation.

Each topic is fully illustrated by detailed line drawings and a complete index is supplied