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title: "Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Terms"
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# Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Terms

**Brand:** tom porter
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- **What is this?** Archispeak: An Illustrated Guide to Architectural Terms by tom porter
- **How much does it cost?** € 90.25 with free shipping
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## Description

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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Dimensions | 5.43 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches |
| Edition | 1st |
| Isbn 10 | 0415300126 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0415300124 |
| Item Weight | 13.6 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 240 pages |
| Publication Date | June 3, 2004 |
| Publisher | Routledge |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Archireview
*by  on Reviewed in the United States February 12, 2007*

a better read than you'd expect. a great source of information and terminology. I give it my 2 thumbs up!

### ⭐ Worst book I own.
*by  on Reviewed in the United States January 2, 2021*

This was a complete waste of money. The majority of the terms have almost nothing to do with architecture. I expected illustrations of architectural components like dormer, gable, types of arches etc from the vast history of architecture. This was mostly vague boorish philosophical trendy terms that no one needs a book about . To title it as Archispeak is misrepresentation. The few illustrations were of marginal quality. Overall the book is so disappointing it might be the only book I will ever use as kindling. I promise if you buy this book you will feel cheated. I suppose that is it's TRUE value, as if there are not enough examples these days.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For specific purposes
*by  on Reviewed in the United States November 24, 2007*

This book is very well presented and clear; very useful for students of architecture in their early years of study. It covers a comprehensive range of words used frequently in the discourse of architecture.

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