Architectural Graphics by Francis D. K. Ching is the definitive reference on architectural drawing conventions — now in its seventh edition, updated with new guidance on sketching, hand rendering, and the transition from analogue to digital tools.
About This Book
Few technical references have shaped the way architects and students learn to draw as consistently as this one. Ching's Architectural Graphics moves methodically through the full spectrum of graphic communication — from multiview and paraline drawing to perspective construction, section rendering, tonal value, and presentation layout. The seventh edition extends the book's reach with beginner-friendly material on sketching and updated coverage of CAD and digital drawing tools, acknowledging that contemporary practice demands fluency across both hand and screen. Hundreds of Ching's own distinctive diagrams illustrate every principle, making abstract drafting conventions immediately legible. Essential for architecture students and practising designers who rely on drawing as a thinking tool.
Key Features
- 304 pages of instructional diagrams, drafting conventions, and step-by-step drawing techniques illustrated by the author
- Author: Francis D. K. Ching
- Published by Wiley, 7th Edition
What You'll Discover
- How to construct multiview, paraline, and perspective drawings with precision and clarity
- Techniques for rendering interior sections, conveying tonal depth, and communicating illumination through line and shade
- Updated approaches to hand rendering alongside guidance on transitioning to CAD and digital drawing workflows
- How to develop professional-quality presentation layouts that translate design intent into built outcomes
About the Author
Francis D. K. Ching is one of the leading global authorities on architectural design drawing, widely recognised for his ability to communicate complex spatial and graphic principles through clear, precise illustration. His books are used in architecture schools and practices around the world.
Specifications
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 304
- Dimensions: 218 x 277 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781394206247
- Publisher: Wiley
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architecture and interior design students building foundational drawing skills, and practising designers seeking a definitive reference on graphic communication and drafting conventions.