Introduction to Architecture by Ching, Francis D. K.

Introduction to Architecture by Ching, Francis D. K.By: Ching, Francis D. K.; Eckler, James F.Publisher: John Wiley & Sons P&TPrint ISBN: 9781118142066, 1118142063other ISBN: 9781118333167, 1118333160Edition: 1stAdditional ISBNs9781118330333, 9781118331002, 9786613957412, 1118330331, 1118331001, 6613957410PrefaceArchitecture is a multifaceted subject. It was born from the necessity for shelter,forged by the science of materials and energy, and made into an art form by ourcreative instincts and search for meaning. It reflects culture and society as it responds to real and imagined human needs.Architecture is an integral part of our lives. Good design, often unnoticed, quietly facilitates the activities of everyday life. It is the architect?s challenge to create spaces that are perfectly attuned to the activities that take place within them. This text seeks to illuminate some of the tools and techniques at the architect?s disposal in facing this challenge. Perhaps, after studying the pages of this book, some of the qualities of buildings that were previously unnoticed will becomeapparent.