How Long to Read Architecture: Form, Space, and Order

How Long Does it Take to Read Architecture: Form, Space, and Order?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 23 minutes to read Architecture: Form, Space, and Order by Francis D. K. Ching

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

ARCHITECTURE THE GOLD STANDARD IN INTRODUCTORY ARCHITECTURE TEXTS, FULLY UPDATED TO REFLECT THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD For more than forty years, the beautifully illustrated Architecture: Form, Space, and Order has served as the classic introduction to the basic vocabulary of architectural design. In this fifth edition, more recent additions to the architectural panoply illustrate how contemporary digital and building technologies have influenced the development of architectural forms and spaces and how architectural siting and design have responded to the call for more environmentally responsible buildings. It is designed to encourage critical thought and to promote a more evocative understanding of architecture. The fifth edition is updated with many new urban design and building precedents from a diverse range of cultural and geographic areas New content focuses on the latest technology and trends in structure, construction, materials, and sustainability Includes more than 800 illustrations, many hand-drawn, which demonstrate the foundations and concepts every architect must master Architecture: Form, Space, and Order distills complex concepts of design into a clear focus and brings difficult abstractions to life. It explains form and space in relation to light, view, openings, and enclosures and explores the organization of space, and the elements and relationships of circulation, as well as proportion and scale. In addition, the text’s detailed illustrations demonstrate the concepts presented and reveal the relationships between fundamental elements of architecture through the ages and across cultures.

How long is Architecture: Form, Space, and Order?

Architecture: Form, Space, and Order by Francis D. K. Ching is 501 pages long, and a total of 125,751 words.

This makes it 169% the length of the average book. It also has 154% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Architecture: Form, Space, and Order Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 27 minutes to read Architecture: Form, Space, and Order aloud.

What Reading Level is Architecture: Form, Space, and Order?

Architecture: Form, Space, and Order is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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