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101 Things I Learned in Architecture School Hardcover – 31 August 2007

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This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language things that tend to be murky and abstruse in the classroom. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation - from the basics of ''How to Draw a Line'' to the complexities of color theory - provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical. The lesson on ''How to Draw a Line'' is illustrated by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on the dangers of awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a drawing of a building split neatly in half between the two. Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School provides valuable guideposts for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates--from young designers to experienced practitioners--will turn to the book as well, for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a complex design problem.
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    31 August 2007
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  6. Dimensions
    13.11 x 18.75 x 2.31 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0262062666
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    978-0262062664
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How to draw a line, the meaning of figure-ground theory, hand-lettering and the fact that windows look dark in the daytime each item has resonance beyond architecture. Books like this are brief tutorials in the art of seeing, a skill useful in every aspect of life on the planet.

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Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory. 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIT Press; 1st edition (31 August 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0262062666
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0262062664
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.11 x 18.75 x 2.31 cm
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Matthew Frederick is an architect, urban designer, instructor of design and writing, and the creator, editor, and illustrator of the 101 Things I Learned series. He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.

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Arseen
5.0 out of 5 stars This book covers every important thing you need to know as an architect.
Reviewed in Australia on 2 September 2022
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Arrived in perfect condition. Very simple and straightforward, it includes everything every architect/designer needs to know; not only in design but in life itself.
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Yongmei Ou
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Design Tips for Architect
Reviewed in Australia on 24 July 2016
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this is the best tips about design for architecture. I know drawing, a bit painting but never been to any class to study design. This book can get a design done properly by anyone who can draw pictures.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Studying architecture? Invest in this book.
Reviewed in Australia on 11 October 2018
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They have been referring to this book throughout my 5 years of study. Finally bought the complete book so I can always have it to refer to. Suggest to all students starting or going through Architecture!
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Qingqing Yang
1.0 out of 5 stars If u lost ur kindle...
Reviewed in Australia on 10 November 2018
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Since I lost my kindle there's no access of this book now, and all my money I spend on kindle and books are in vain. I hate that.
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Rene Blanco
5.0 out of 5 stars worth it
Reviewed in Mexico on 16 November 2023
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Good book that teaches architecture (mostly design) stuff in bit-sized pieces. Some pages would work as a wall poster on our office :)
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dorrisarch
5.0 out of 5 stars Great summer reading for second year Architecture students.
Reviewed in Canada on 30 July 2021
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Almost couldn't fit all the important principles taught in Architecture School, but good for first and second year students to give them a glimpse of why they are doing the projects they have been assigned.
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ludovica-c
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro carino e interessante
Reviewed in Italy on 11 December 2023
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Libro molto carino, perfetto per un regalo.
Non è una lettura ma è interessante da sfogliare per vedere i vari punti
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Attica
5.0 out of 5 stars SOooo interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2023
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A terrific gift for anyone, it is interesting and user friendly for any adult. I wish there were more in this series.
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Tim Lei
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all interested in architecture!
Reviewed in the United States on 1 November 2020
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I purchased this as my first architecture book and it was a great decision. While reading 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School I was surprised by how many details have to be considered in designing a structure. Matthew Frederick does a wonderful job of using clear and simple language easy for anyone to understand but yet still rich in knowledge. The book includes many helpful pieces of information ranging from designing structures to inspirational quotes. One of my favorite quotes in the book is “Architecture is the thoughtful making of space” (by Louis Khan) because it makes me think about architecture as an abstract concept rather than physical pieces. Within the design tips, there are straightforward do’s and don’ts, such as always emphasize the start and end of a line. Furthermore, Frederick also includes more interpretive tips like “The most effective, most creative problem solvers engage in a process of metathinking, or ‘thinking about the thinking.”’ I feel it would be even more helpful if there were some tips for his tips. Frederick writes down the goal that one should try to achieve but doesn’t necessarily mention the steps to get there. For instance, he states that “a good building reveals different things about itself when viewed from different distances,” providing no additional information. However, this could be done intentionally as a strategy to get the reader to think more because there are various ways to solve a problem in architecture. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in or curious about architecture.
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