Dictionary of Architectural and Building Technology by Henry Cowan

Dictionary of Architectural and Building Technology by Henry Cowan

A comprehensive summary of the vocabulary used across the building industry, from the preparation of an architectural brief, through creative and technical design, to construction technology and facilities management. The latest edition has several substantially revised entries as well as many new additions, including new illustrations and terms. Covering a range of disciplines across architecture and building and including both SI metric and Imperial units, this dictionary and reference work will enable students and professionals to use and understand vocabulary from other areas of expertise, and contribute to better communication.

'This dictionary - like it's predecessors - is an excellent practical reference tool that deserves a place in any architectural or construction library' - William J. Mitchell, Architectural Science Review, June 2005

'If you are a word junkie, this volume will feed your habit gratifyingly.' - William J. Mitchell, Architectural Science Review, June 2005

'It is beautifully crafted ... has an attitude and a personality ... [and] the virtues of rigorous, no-nonsense parsimony.' - William J. Mitchell, Architectural Science Review, June 2005

'An elegantly condensed summary of such a vast domain of human thought and effort.' - William J. Mitchell, Architectural Science Review, June 2005

'An elegantly condensed summary of such a vast domain of human thought and effort.' – William J. Mitchell, Architectural Science Review

'This dictionary - like its predecessors - is an excellent practical reference tool that deserves a place in any architectural or construction library.' - William J. Mitchell, Architectural Science Review

Henry J. Cowan (University of Sydney, Australia), Peter R. Smith

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ISBN 13	9780415312349
ISBN 10	0415312345
Title	Dictionary of Architectural and Building Technology
Author	Henry Cowan
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2004-06-10
Number of pages	352
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