Could you recommend some good books of architecture

[Ed]

Hi, guys, I am a computer programmer for a design company. And some work is related to the architecture domain. Another point is I am also interested on the architecture. Every time when I see the great buildings, nice houses, they are very beautilful, fantastic. They are art. So, I want to learn some knowledge of architecture, buildings, etc. But the question is I don't know where to start with. Maybe books is a best friend to us. So, could you recommend some good books to me. Thank you in advance!

Ed.

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Try these: Looking Around by Witold Rybczynski One of many easily read and erudite books by the same author.

Mother=92s House, The Evolution of Vanna Venturi=92s House in Chestnut Hill. Interesting introductory essays give some sense of the thinking surrounding a design. Drawings give an idea of the many ways a relatively simple architectural problem might be approached.

New Haven, a Guide to Architecture and Urban Design by Elizabeth M. Brown. Gives a sense of the many roots and forces that produce the buildings in a town.

Architecture: Form, Space, & Order by Francis D. K. Ching One of many books by Ching that are worth =91reading=92.

[Ed]

Thank you very much :)

[Chuck News]

Just go to your local Library they have tons of books related to architecture. Not only just the building architecture but well known architects. Have fun!!!!

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