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 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School
I have a BA and MA in art but always felt like I was a missing something...the structure that grounded the imagination. I enjoy building/remodeling and, because of my ability to conceptually understand how forms work together, my husband always said I was an Egyptian architect in a past life and probably worked on the pyramids. This little fun-to-hold book is the answer to my prayers. It puts in words concepts I already subconsciously understood, but didn't realize were architectural in origin; like #34 "Frame a view, don't merely exhibit it" (as a designer, work to carefully shape, size, and place windows such that they are specific to the views and experiences they address). This is my new favorite book - bought the first copy in San Francisco at the DeYoung Museum gift shop - liked it so much I bought three more as gifts. As a professional event planner - I've already applied some of the 101 tips to the design of my tented installations. No need to spend years in architecture school to learn the theories of architecture - this is a great source of easy-to-understand information as well as a great value...and, the physical design of the book is like holding a little piece of sculpture. This may be the smallest most important book you ever buy.
101 things i learnt in architecture school
it's a great little thing for anybody who studied architecture and knows something about architecture student's life ... ;) perfect as a memento from an architecture school.
Architecture at a glance
My girlfriend is an architecture student and I am not in the field. I really like talking to her about her project, but needed some insight so that I would have a better idea of what she was describing. This book has not only helped me nail down some of the architecture jargon, but has also taught me a lot about her thought process. I really like the way concepts are really broken down. The quotes and figures are perfectly placed to illustrate the author's points. I recommend this book for any novice that is getting in to architecture. I can definitely see how this would be a handy reference guide and, at points, inspirational source for new architects.
101 Things I'm Glad to Have Read.
This book is a quick read. His 101 selections are quick and to the point. Each written page has a visual communication to accompany it, so if you're a visual learner, you will appreciate this.
i.e. He writes, "A good presentation meets the Ten-foot Test. The essential elements of the drawings you pin up for a design studio presentation in particular, labels and titles- should be legible from 10 feet away." On the opposing pages is a sketch of a crowd viewing a presentation and a board of what should be legible from 10 feet.
Is this rocket science? No. But sometimes the most obvious isn't always obvious. It's a fast read. I do about 3 or 4 quick pages every night before bed.
Great Insight, a constant reminder
this book is perfect for any age architect or architecture student. Both funny and informative. Buy it!
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