The Architectural Drawing Course: Understand the Principles and Master the Practices

All students who have a budding interest in architectural design will value this book for its solid foundational orientation and instruction. Learn to • See and sketch with accuracy • Develop fundamental drawing and modelling skills • Master subjective representation and rules of perspective • Employ spatial strategies: rendering and diagramming The Architectural Drawing Course introduces readers to architecture’s visual language, showing them how to think spatially and getting them started in architectural drawing with a series of instructive tutorials. A series of work units covers virtually every aspect of architectural drawing. This book concludes with practical advice for anyone considering a career in architectural design, offering ideas on building a portfolio, getting advanced training, and continuing on a path to a professional career. Mo Zell is currently the foundation studio co-ordinator at the School of Architecture, Northeastern University in Boston. She is also a founding partner in the design firm Bauen Studio, which is also based in Boston.