Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction

by Nikolas Davies and Erkki Jokiniemi

Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction, which has been compiled by its authors over a 15 year period, is an illustrated dictionary of English language terms and concepts relating to architecture and building construction.

While it is intended primarily for professional and academic use, it is also an invaluable resource for students and those otherwise interested in the subject.

The dictionary contains over 20 000 entries alphabetically arranged, each with a clear definition, synonyms and a reference to illustrations and tables, where applicable.

There are over 260 illustrative plates arranged by subject, high-quality line drawings produced by the authors expressly for Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction.

Dictionary of Architecture and Building Construction encompasses all aspects of architecture and building construction from history and ornamentation to current modern technologies and professional project management, making it one of the most extensive and comprehensive books of its kind on the world market in terms of quality and content.

The original version of this book is a bilingual work in English and Finnish offering translations and definitions in both Finnish and English definitions. As a starting point, this aspect has had the effect of drawing on a wider base of concepts, and has helped greatly in clarifying their definitions.