Archispeak an Illustrated Guide to Architectural Design Terms

Widely Used in Architectural Circles in the Heat of Discussion, the Recurrent Use of Particular Words and Terms Has Evolved Into a Language of Design Jargon. Commonly Found in Architectural Literature and Journalism, in Critical Design Debate and Especially in Student Project Reviews, Archispeak Can Seem Insular and Perplexing to Others and -- Particularly to the New Architectural Student -- Often Incomprehensible. There is a Need to Translate Architectural Design Concepts Into Spoken and Written Commentary -- Each Word in Use Embodying a Precise and Universally Accepted Architectural Meaning. If We Explore the Vocabulary of This Language We Gain Insight Into Good Design Practice and Into Collective Understanding of What Constitutes a Refined Architecture. This Unique Illustrated Guide Will Help Students Understand the Nuances of This Specialized Language and Help Them in Communicating Their Own Design Ideas.