Essential Arabic Books on the Foundations of Architectural Design
There exists a wide array of specialized books focusing on the fundamentals of architectural design, serving as vital references for architecture students. Notable titles include:
Architectural Form
- Author: Dr. Yahya Hamouda
The Role of Architecture in Human Civilization
- Author: Rifaat Jadrij
Al-Akhidr and the Crystal Palace for the Architect
- Author: Rifaat Jadrij
An Introduction to Architecture Reading
- Author: Dr. Ibrahim Jawad Al-Yusuf
From Architecture to the City
- Author: Raheef Fayyad
The Design Principle
- Author: Dr. Tarek Farouk Abu Awf
Teaching Architectural Design – Issues and Convictions
- Author: Dr. Khalid Ali Youssef
Environmentally Friendly Architectural Design – Towards Green Architecture
- Author: Dr. Yahya Waziri
English Language Books on the Foundations of Architectural Design
A range of specialized English-language books on architectural design is available, including:
House
- Author: Tracy Kidder
Bookwork: Medium to Object to Concept to Art
- Author: Garrett Stewart
Radical Cities: Across Latin America in Search of a New Architecture
- Author: Justin McGuirk
Design Writing Research: Writing on Graphic Design
- Authors: Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Abbott Miller
101 Things I Learned In Architecture School
- Author: Matthew Frederick
Fundamental Books on Architectural Details and Construction
Below are some key reference works in architectural engineering, notable for their clear presentation of essential information:
Design Drawing
- Authors: Francis D.K. Ching and Steven P. Juroszek
This book delves into the basics of architectural design, emphasizing the fundamental techniques of drawing while avoiding complex technical details. It includes essential drawing elements such as forms, spaces, shadows, and perspectives, all illustrated through architectural sketches.
Architectural Graphics
- Author: Francis D.K. Ching
This book is regarded as a crucial resource for first-year architecture students. Focusing on architectural drawing, it presents a wide range of professional representation standards. Despite ongoing technological changes in architectural drawing production, its visual language remains timeless and applicable.
Architectural Graphic Standards
- Authors: American Institute of Architects, Dennis J. Hall
This comprehensive resource covers nearly all design elements, including Greek proportional systems and barrier-free design. It explains structural calculations and provides insights into modern construction components.