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Great architects, innovative designs, and engaging photographs throughout
Get a handle on the nuts and bolts of design and construction
When is a building just a building and when is it art? This accessible guide cuts through the jargon and clearly explains the essentials of architecture, demystifying the incredible ways in which structures and spaces come alive. You'll gain a real appreciation for architecture and the confidence to talk about it -- even to an architect.
Praise for Architecture For Dummies
"Deborah Dietsch is an insightful critic and author. In this book, she has a rare ability to address a professional audience, while providing accessibility to a lay reader."
-- FIAI, Antoine Predock Architecture
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"Provides an excellent overview in a simple and easy-to-follow manner." (Your Family History, March 2013)