Under the unmistakable stamp of the master of architectural drawing Francis DK Ching, this illustrative manual is designed to be used as a guide. illustrated proposes a new approach to structural design that highlights the relationship of the structural systems of a building—understood as an integrated set of elements with their own patterns—system and scale—with the fundamental aspects of the architectural project. A practical guide to structural design that not only conceives structural design as a m part of the project but also provides students and professionals with all the information they need to make well-informed decisions during their development process. 312 p.: Il., B/w, 30x21 cm., Paperback