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Encyclopedia of Architecture: Design, Engineering and Construction
Encyclopedia of Architecture Design Engineering and Construction Author:Joseph A. Wilkes, Robert T. Packard This is the fourth of a 5-volume set comprising a comprehensive architecture reference, with emphasis on architectural processes and building technology. The encyclopedia is produced by John Wiley & Sons in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects. It contains approximately 500 articles, representing the efforts of 600 contributor... more »s, and total 4,000 pages. In addition to approximately 3,000 illustrations, the encyclopedia contains 500 tables and 100 biographies of leading architectural professionals. The set offers practical coverage of design, engineering, construction, building types, materials, biographies of prominent architectural professionals and firms, and literature articles.« less