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Course Texts
- The Architecture of Use: Aesthetics and Function in Architectural Design byCall Number: eBookPublication Date: 2015
Definitions
Archispeak: an Illustrated Guide to Architectural Design Terms by London; New York, NY: Spon Press, 2004. An illustrated guide that will help people understand and communicate the the specialized language of architecture.- Decoding Theoryspeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Theory byAbingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, 2011 Introduces over 200 specialized terms from design and theory; entries start with relevant quotations from established practitioners and dictionaries, and often include small black-and-white photos and diagrams.
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