Download or read book Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture written by Ernest E. Burden and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers things important to those in the architect/design field including: architectural styles, details, building elements, forms, and building systems. This book includes over 300 architect biographies with examples of their work. It helps designers to gain an understanding of architectural elements.