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This guide offers an introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using drawings to illustrate the topic effectively. This updated edition includes new information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models, and revised explanations of line weights, scale and dimensioning, and perspective drawing to clarify some of the most difficult concepts. New examples of modern furniture, APA facilities, and presentation layout provide more up-to-date visuals, and the Reference Center features all new animations, videos, and practice exercises.

"An update to the classic introduction to translating architectural ideas into images. Architectural Graphics offers the essential drawing tools, principles, and techniques designers use to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations. This Sixth Edition introduces over 100 new interactive animations, which support additional learning by expanding the book's key concepts. The Sixth Edition includes : Fully updated chapter on Freehand Drawing highlighting on site drawing techniques, including drawing from observation, drawing subjects, and composition ; added information on orthographic projection in relation to 3D models ; examples of modern furniture and contemporary presentation layouts ; revised explanations of line weights, dimensioning, and perspective drawing ; hundreds of drawings in the signature style of Francis D.K. Ching. Architectural Graphics remains the leading introduction to drafting tools ; multiview, paraline, and perspective drawings ; section views ; tonal value; rendering context ; and much more. Francis D.K. Ching clearly presents the complexity of architectural concepts in an intuitive graphic manner that benefits professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike."--taken from back cover.

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