Architectural Drawing: A Visual Compendium of Types and Methods

By Rendow Yee

Book Overview

This new, comprehensive edition offers a truly breathtaking range of hand-rendered and computer-generated drawing styles and techniques. Extensively revised and updated to address recent developments in computer technology, it combines clear, step-by-step technical instruction with more than 900 illustrations. Featuring work from such leading architects as Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Ricardo Legorreta, and Richard Meier, this one-of-a-kind visual reference is an outstanding source of guidance and inspiration for students and professionals at every level. * Tool fundamentals * Lettering, typography, and line types * Representational sketching * Orthographic and paraline drawing * Linear perspective drawing * Perspective view development * Light, shade, and shadow * Delineating and rendering entourage * Diagramming and Conceptual sketching * Drawing Exercises * Presentation formats * and more "In the age of digital imaging, this book is an indispensable reference and text for those who value manual drawing as a means of design and artistic expression." -Arpad Daniel Ronaszegi Associate Professor of Architecture Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan "The great strength of this book is its comprehensive and thorough presentation of graphic communication and design visualization methodologies." -Steve Temple Assistant Professor of Architecture and Design University of Texas at San Antonio "Hundreds of drawings take the beginning and advanced student from the basic introduction of media, freehand sketching, and tradition of drafting to diagrams, finished illustrative approaches, and compositional strategies for presentation." -Fernando Magallanes Professor of Landscape Architecture North Carolina State University, College of Design

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471055409
• ISBN13: 9780471055402
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 3.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.4" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

The Ideal Architectural Graphics Reference

This is one of the best recent books on architectural graphics. Rendow Yee's book is replete with illustrations from successfull architects as well as students which turned out to be an excellent way of presenting design work of various levels and generations. I would recommend this book as a reference for both professionals and students.

Excellent process driven guide to graphic presentation

An excellent process driven guide to architectural graphic presentation; supported by great examples from students as well as practicing professionals. I use this book constantly as a reference on all projects.

Incredible Range of Insight; makes Architectural Drawing seem achievable at any level

I come from a background where architectural drawing seemed unobtainable. When I started graduate school, I was apprehensive about my ability as an architect because I had always thought that I could not draw. With the help of this book (earlier edition) and my professor, I walked through the door, into the center of the beast. It was as if a light had been turned on in a dark corridor, and I could finally see myself and my potential. I have repeatedly gone back to this as a source to help broaden my potential and ability to realize my ideas on paper. It continues to be useful for any level of reader trying to improve their ability to draw. A must have for any architect!

Exceptionally thorough reference w/ excellent examples & descriptions

Easy to understand, thorough examination of a range of methods used for architectural drawings. Clear, concise descriptions as well as clear graphics depicting methods and processes. Extremely detailed reading while avoiding the mash-up of other technical manuals.

Most effective and fundimental for users of all levels

I found this book to be incredably helpful for its in depth look at presentation styles and presentation drawings. There is also a huge section on orthographic and perspective drawings, how to see them and construct them.