Why architects draw

Examines the social uses of architectural drawing: how it acts to direct architecture; how it helps define what is important about a design; and how it embodies claims about the architect's status and authority. Case study narratives are included with drawings from projects at all stages

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robbins, Edward
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts MIT Press 1994
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Collection: MIT Press eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary:Examines the social uses of architectural drawing: how it acts to direct architecture; how it helps define what is important about a design; and how it embodies claims about the architect's status and authority. Case study narratives are included with drawings from projects at all stages
Physical Description:315 pages illustrations
ISBN:9780262367783
0262367785