Meticulously written, heavily cross-referenced, and filled with more than 3,000 new and updated definitions and 1,000 new photographs, this impressive visual resource is the best way to gain a full understanding of architectural elements and the new language of green and sustainable architecture. This new edition includes terms relating to ecological, and sustainable architecture including everything critically important to those in the field of architecture and design. You'll find information on architectural styles, details, building elements, forms, and building systems.

?he premier illustrated architectural dictionary, Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, features 8,000 definitions, 4,000 illustrations, and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work. This new, full-color edition includes terms relating to green, ecological, and sustainable architecture.

Everything critically important to those in the field of architecture and design is covered, including:

> Architectural styles
> Details
> Building elements
> Architectural forms
> Building systems
> Green building

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