Architectural Graphics (Revised)

The bestselling guide to architectural drawing, with new information, examples, and resources Architectural Graphics is the classic bestselling reference by one of the leading global authorities on architectural design drawing, Francis D.K. Ching. Now in its sixth edition, this essential guide offers a comprehensive introduction to using graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using hundreds of the author's distinctive 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. Architectural graphics are key tools for conveying design through representation on paper or on screen, and this book is the ultimate guide to mastering the skill, then applying your talent to create more effective design communication. • Understand multiview, paraline, and perspective drawing • Master interior sections using a variety of techniques • Render tonal value, enhance depth, and convey illumination • Develop professional-quality layouts for presentations Architectural graphics both inform the design process and serve as the means by which a design is interpreted and built. Complete mastery of the tools and conventions is essential to the successful outcome of any project, and mistakes can cause confusion, time delays, increased costs, and possible catastrophe. Architectural Graphics is the comprehensive guide to professional architectural drawing, with insight from a leading authority in the field. Architectural Graphics 3 Contents 5 Preface 7 1 Drawing Tools and Materials 9 Drawing Pencils 10 Drawing Leads 11 Drawing Pens 12 Drawing Guides 14 Drawing Aids 19 Drawing Scales 20 Drawing Surfaces 22 2 Architectural Drafting 25 Drawing Lines 26 Line Types 27 Line Weights 28 Line Quality 29 Drafting Techniques 30 3 Architectural Drawing Systems 37 Projection Drawing 38 Pictorial Systems 39 Multiview Drawings 40 Paraline Drawings 42 Perspective Drawings 45 Communicating Design Ideas 48 4 Multiview Drawings 57 Plans 58 Floor Plans 59 Ceiling Plans 70 Site Plans 71 Site Topography 72 Site Scale and Orientation 74 Site Plan Drawings 75 Sections 77 Building Sections 78 Site Sections 87 Elevations 88 Building Elevations 89 Interior Elevations 98 5 Paraline Drawings 99 Paraline Drawings 100 Types of Paraline Drawings 101 Isometric Drawings 102 Plan Obliques 103 Elevation Obliques 104 Constructing Paraline Drawings 105 Paraline Views 108 Expanded Views 109 Cutaway Views 110 Phantom Views 111 Digital Views 112 Sequential Views 114 6 Perspective Drawings 115 Linear Perspective 116 Perspective Projection 117 Perspective Elements 118 Pictorial Effects of Perspective 120 Perspective Variables 123 Types of Perspective 129 One-Point Perspective 130 Diagonal Point Method 131 One-Point Perspective Grid 132 Section Perspectives 136 Two-Point Perspective 137 Measuring Point Method 138 Two-Point Perspective Grid 140 Two-Point Perspective Drawings 143 Perspective Measurements 145 Inclined Lines 148 Stairs 150 Circles 151 Reflections 152 7 Rendering Tonal Values 155 Tonal Values 156 Creating Tonal Values 157 Value Scale 164 Tonal Values and Texture 165 Modeling Form 166 Conveying Light 167 Modeling and Lighting 168 Tonal Values in Architectural Drawings 170 Shade and Shadows 178 8 Rendering Context 193 People 194 Furniture 199 Vehicles 201 Landscaping 202 Reflections 208 9 Architectural Presentations 209 Architectural Presentations 210 Presentation elements 212 Drawing Relationships 214 Forming Visual Sets 215 Graphic Symbols 216 Lettering 217 Presentation formats 220 10 Freehand Drawing 225 Drawing from Observation 226 Drawing Subjects 230 Drawing Composition 234 Contour Drawing 240 Analytical Drawing 242 Building a Drawing 245 Travel Sketching 251 Diagramming 254 Diagramming Elements 256 Diagramming Relationships 257 Diagramming Issues 258 Parti 260 Diagramming Principles 262 Index 267 EULA 275 "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 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. Preface -- Drawing Tool And Materials -- Architectural Drafting -- Architectural Drawing Systems -- Multiview Drawings -- Paraline Drawings -- Perspective Drawings -- Rendering Tonal Values -- Rendering Context -- Architectural Presentations -- Freehand Drawing -- Index. Francis D.k. Ching. Includes Index.