Explore the building blocks of modern architecture--from first idea to finished building The Fundamentals of Architecture, like the other books in the successful "Fundamentals "series, gives a comprehensive introduction to the basics of its subject--the building-block ideas behind architecture, interior design, and the graphic language of planning space. From the first ideas on a new architectural project, to siting, context, and historical precedent, to development of the structure, materials, and the relationship of design concept to the building process, The Fundamentals of Architecture reveals and illuminates the thinking and planning that goes into great building design. One-volume introduction for students and everyone who admires great architecture Written by leading scholars Readable and beautiful

About the Author

Lorraine Farrelly is an architect who co-ordinates degree courses in architecture and interior design at the University of Portsmouth, UK. She also lectures at universities around the world on representation in architecture. Lorraine examines in universities in the UK, has taught at various European universities and has presented her research on architecture and the European city at conferences internationally. She has written several books about contemporary architecture and interior design, as well as articles on architectural drawing, architectural education and contemporary architecture.

Table of Contents

How to get the most out of this book. Introduction. Placing architecture: Site; Orientation; Climate; Materials; Places and spaces; Understanding the city; Understanding landscape. History and precedent: A timeline of architectural influences; The ancient world; The classical world; The medieval world; The Renaissance; The Baroque and the Enlightenment; Modernism. Construction: Materials; Elements of construction; Prefabrication; Reinvention; Sustainability; Innovative materials. Representation: CAD drawing; Sketching; Scale; Orthographic projection; Perspective; Three-dimensional images; Physical modelling; CAD modelling; Layout and presentation; Storyboarding; Portfolios. Contemporary ideas: Universal ideas and principles; Functionalism; Sculpturalism; Monumentalism; Zeitgeist. Realisation: The project timeline; The project; Contributors and their roles; The brief; The concept; Site analysis; The design process; Detail development. The finished building. Conclusion. Bibliography and webography. Glossary. Picture credits. Index. Acknowledgements.

Reviews

'I think you have pitched these books just right: clear layout; accessible language; good photography; contemporary precedent that the student will relate to and the communication of the design process from inception to final communication.' Russell Gagg, Arts University College Bournemouth, UK. 'Very good value. This book is exactly what is needed as a first year Architectural and Interior Design students' course book. We have already put it on the year book list.' Mary Weguelin, University of Portsmouth, UK.