Architecture For Dummies
Praise forArchitect For Dummies"Deborah Dietsch is an insightful critic and author. In this book, she has a rare ability to address a professional audience, while providing accessibility to a lay reader."—FIAI, Antoine Predock ArchitectureDiscover the thrill of architecture from the Great Pyramids to the Guggenheim BilbaoGreat architects, innovative designs, and engaging photographs throughoutGet a handle on the nuts and bolts of design and constructionWhen is a building just a building and when is it art? This accessible guide cuts through the jargon and clearly explains the essentials of architecture, demystifying the incredible ways in which structures and spaces come alive. You'll gain a real appreciation for architecture and the confidence to talk about it—even to an architect.Get smart! @www.dummies.comFind listings of all our booksChoose from many different subject categoriesSign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com