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• Cover
• Title page
• Copyright page
• Preface
• 1: Introduction: Object, Space, Building, City
• What Is Architecture?
• The Scale of Design
• The Anatomy of This Text
• 2: The Beginnings of Architecture: Early History— from Ancient Times to the Renaissance
• What Is the First Architecture?
• Early Cultures
• 2500 BCE
• 1500 BCE
• 800 BCE
• 400 BCE
• 1 CE
• 200 CE
• 400 CE
• 600 CE
• 800 CE
• 1000 CE
• 1200 CE
• 3: A Concise History: Architecture from the Renaissance to the Contemporary
• Influences of the Past
• 1400 CE
• 1600 CE: Architecture of the Eurasian Power Bloc
• 1700 CE
• 1800 CE
• 1900 CE
• 1950 CE
• 4: Fundamentals of Architecture: Form
• Tectonics
• Characteristics of Form
• Shape
• Surface
• Transformation
• Dimensional Transformation
• Subtractive Form
• Grouping Forms
• Surface Articulation
• Form and Movement
• Proportion and Scale
• 5: Fundamentals of Architecture: Space
• Why Is Space Important in Architecture?
• Form and Space
• Form-Defining Space
• Horizontal Elements Defining Space
• Base Plane
• Elevated Base Plane
• Depressed Base Plane
• Overhead Plane
• Vertical Elements Defining Space
• Vertical Linear Elements
• Single Vertical Plane
• L-Shaped Configuration of Planes
• Parallel Vertical Planes
• U-Shaped Planes
• Four Planes: Closure
• Openings in Space-Defining Elements
• Qualities of Architectural Space
• 6: Fundamentals of Architecture: Order
• How Is Architecture Organized?
• Organization of Form and Space
• Space Within a Space
• Interlocking Spaces
• Adjacent Spaces
• Spaces Linked by a Common Space
• Spatial Organizations
• Centralized Organizations
• Linear Organizations
• Radial Organizations
• Clustered Organizations
• Grid Organizations
• Circulation Governed by Organization
• Ordering Principles
• Axis
• Symmetry
• Hierarchy
• Datum
• Rhythm
• Transformation
• 7: Elements of Architecture: Types, Systems, and Components That Inform Design
• What Are the Components of Architecture?
• Building Types
• Basic Elements of a Building
• Roof
• Ceiling
• Room
• Wall
• Brick
• Window
• Door
• Floor
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems
• Structure
• Foundation
• Building Site
• 8: The Design Process: Tools and Techniques for Generating Ideas
• What Is the Design Process?
• Speculative Drawing
• The Creative Process
• Thinking on Paper
• Diagramming
• Modeling
• Developing Concepts
• 9: Materials of Architecture: Their Qualities, Characteristics, and Behaviors
• How Do Materials Affect Design?
• Building Materials
• Concrete
• Masonry
• Steel
• Nonferrous Metals
• Stone
• Wood
• Plastics
• Glass
• 10: Methods of Construction: What Are the Implications of Construction Methods on Architectural Design?
• Foundations
• Floors
• Walls
• Roofs
• 11: Building Structure: Resisting the Forces That Act against Buildings
• How Does an Understanding of Structures Affect Design?
• Structural Design
• Structural Forces
• Structural Elements
• 12: Building Systems: How Do Buildings Work?
• Building Systems Outlined
• Foundation Systems
• Floor Systems
• Wall Systems
• Roof Systems
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• Water Supply Systems
• Electric Power
• 13: Architectural Practice and Communication: What Are the Responsibilities of a Professional Architect?
• Building Codes
• Multiview Drawings
• Plans
• Elevations
• Section Drawings
• 14: Allied Disciplines: Interior Design
• How Is Interior Design Related to Architecture?
• SPACE
• Architectural Space
• Shaping Interior Space
• Outside to Inside
• Interior Space
• Interior Design
• Human Factors
• Programming
• Finish Materials
• 15: Allied Disciplines: Urbanism
• How Is Urban Design or City Planning Related to Architecture?
• Urban Taxonomy
• Make-Up of a City
• Zoning
• Architecture in the City
• Glossary
• Index
• End User License Agreement