Building drawing with an integrated approach to built enviroment

• Main Author: Shah, M G (Author)
• Other Authors: Kale, C. M, Patki, S. Y
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi Tata McGraw-Hill 2002 (2003 printing)
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Subjects: Landscape architecture; Architectural drawing; Building > Drawings > Details; Buildings > Environmental aspects
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 Key Features: Case Studies including award-winning design from urban designers, structural designers, builders and landscape architects to give the student a feel of the present challenges in planning Sustainable Development is the underlying theme of the text-it has been reinforced throughout the book A chapter on computer usage highlighting the importance of CAAD, CAD and CADD to enhance architect?s and engineer?s skills Orthographic, Axonometric, Perspective and Presentation drawing are elaborately covered Building Planning, designing, drawing, estimation and construction treated in a lucid manner Each chapter has a set of reading exercises to enable the user to apply the concepts explained The text is peppered with quotations from well-known architects and planners which inspire the students with new visions for an acceptable environment Project work related to Urban Environment, Architecture, Construction and Drawing to develop imagination, inventiveness and creativity amongst students. Table of Content: Chapter 1 Built Environment An Integrated Approach Chapter 2 Urban Planning and Design Urban Landscape Chapter 3 Architecture Chapter 4 Landscape Architecture Chapter 5 Planning, Designing and Construction of Buildings Chapter 6 Computer Technology for Engineers and Architects Chapter 7 Preparation of Submission and Working Drawings Chapter 8 General Information, Reading and Drawing Exercises"