Architectural Graphics

by Francis D.K. Ching

ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS Architectural Graphics is the classic bestselling reference by one of the leading global authorities on architectural design drawing, Francis D. K. Ching. This seventh edition offers a comprehensive introduction to graphic tools and drafting conventions to translate architectural ideas into effective visual presentations, using hundreds of the author’s distinctive drawings to illustrate each topic. Updated throughout, this revised edition presents new beginner-friendly guidance for perspectives and sketching, updates on hand rendering and visual communication, and additional material on transitioning from analog to digital with CAD and digital drawing tools. Architectural graphics are key tools for conveying design through representation on paper or on screen. This book is the ultimate guide to mastering the skill and applying your talent to create more effective design communication, teaching how 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 Graphic s is the comprehensive guide to professional architectural drawing, with insight from a leading authority.

Genres: Architecture, Design, Nonfiction, Reference, Art, Drawing, Interior Design

304 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1974

About the author

Frank (Francis D. K.) Ching (born 1943) is a widely recognized author of books addressing architectural and design graphics. Ching's books have been widely influential and continue to shape the visual language of all fields of design. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington.

Reviews

[S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

There should be a required reading list for architectural studies that include Pr. Ching's books. I found them by far the best books for initiation to architectural graphics, drawings, composition, building codes, architectural history...
He wrote some 15 books, that so far I've found super useful and concise.

[Michael Economy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Text book for ccsf arch 20 (architectural graphics).

[Hisham Hamed · Rating 3 out of 5]

ياااااه ي مصريين .. الناس بقت بتألف كتب ف مناطق متخصصة للغاية عن أزاى ترسم بحرفية و أحنا لسا بنتخانق مع المقاول !
من رفاهيات فنيات العلم المعمارى مقارنة لوضعنا يعنى ..

لو أنت معمارى و بتمل بسرعه فكك منه البديل بتاعه ممكن يكون tutorials لنفس الheadlines المهمة اللى فيه على النت ..

[Uriah Marc Todoroff]

Read through pretty quickly, taking notes. Trying to learn more about drafting as I enter my woodworking era. Hand-lettered and illustrated, it's a very nice, well-organized, concise, interesting book. I skipped all of the stuff on perspective, which occupies most of the text in the book, because it's too technical / beyond what I need. But otherwise feel like I learned lots.

"You must understand the construction ... and realize that every line you draw represents something in that construction."

[Sebastian Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Francis D.K. Ching’s *Architectural Graphics* is an essential guide for anyone studying architecture, offering clear, comprehensive instruction on the techniques and principles of architectural drawing. It should be an obligatory read in architecture school, as it provides the foundation for understanding and communicating design ideas with precision and clarity.

[Yulika · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never really read this book. I just see the pictures.

P. S: don't judge me for being shallow!

[Ahmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for architecture enthusiasts and students (especially 1st year students)

[Shivam Mishra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

In-depth guide to how to make architectural drawings

[Neal Stoll · Rating 5 out of 5]

They tried calling Francis D.K. Ching a one hit wonder, but now what, two hit wonder? Like the fuck?

[Manny Villa]

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[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the parts I was assigned necessary to draft buildings. Includes the needed materials, perspectives, rendering (I didn't read that part), presentations, and free hand (as opposed to using a ruler and such architect tools). Many drawn pictures, examples, and shading. Seems like it includes all the basic techniques you need to draw buildings from different angles. I've used it as a reference many times.

[Gulzab · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic by Ching, used by architecture students through the decades, it seems. Manual drafting techniques are essential, and a good architect, although well versed in CAD, can't succeed without learning the tips and tricks Ching offers throughout Architectural Graphics.

[Abdo Alsamin · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to learn about architectural drafting then this book is a great place to start. It has a constructed cruclium which is very useful for Architects and students of Architecture.
It shows how to handle drawing perspectives easily with different views and ways of drafting.

[Kevin Cheng]

Recommended to me by Alan Cooper.

[Rini ام عبدألله · Rating 5 out of 5]

really helpfull

[LandscapeArchitect Books]

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University / College of Architecture and Urban Studies / Landscape Architecture Department / Recommended Reading / Landscape Graphics

[Shraddha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great tool for a beginning architecture student. Covers the basics with decent illustrations.

[Anna S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I red it when I was in my junior year.
But I think read just not enough. Practise makes perfect.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and beautifully laid out. I love how it is completely hand-lettered and illustrated.

[Tariq · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative......

[Hevi Jwamer]

exllant

[Freddy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had some problems at orthographic projections but unfortunately i could not solve my problem by this book, it is just about some elementry forms.

[Klot Ouksar]

I love this book

[Vinicius Rocha Dos Santos · Rating 3 out of 5]

O livro é muito bom, explica todos os detalhes de representação gráfica, só que o ruim é que essa nova edição tem mais de 20 páginas cortadas e apresenta alguns erros de ortografia 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[Sunil Seervi]

i think to read this book

[Irfaan Karim · Rating 5 out of 5]

good book for Architectural Graphics
worth reading it.