Recording your ideas and observations primarily in pictures instead of words can help you become more creative and constructive on the job; no matter what your level of artistic ability. This show-by-example sourcebook clearly illustrates proven methods and procedures for keeping a highly useful visual notebook. Visual Notes for Architects and Designers demonstrates how to make rapid; notational sketches that serve as visual records for future reference; as well as improve understanding and facilitate the development of ideas. It shows you how to expand your knowledge of a subject beyond what is gained through observation or verbal representation alone. You gain access to simple techniques for collecting; analyzing; and applying information. Crowe and Laseau examine the relationship between note-taking; visualization; and creativity. They give practical guidance on how to develop: * Visual acuity--the ability to see more in what you experience * Visual literacy--expressing yourself clearly and accurately with sketches * Graphic analysis--using sketches to analyze observations Numerous examples demonstrate some of the many uses of visual notes. They help you develop a keener awareness of environments; solve design problems; and even get more out of lectures and presentations. The authors also discuss types of notebooks suitable for taking visual notes. If you want to develop your perceptual and creative skills to their utmost; you will want to follow the strategies outlined in Visual Notes for Architects and Designers. It is a valuable guide for architects; landscape architects; designers; and anyone interested in recording experience in sketch form.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent. practical referenceBy Rob CrimminsI used this reference to help create specifications and Scope of Work for commercial restoration projects and our warranties. Unlike the information typically provided by the material manufacturers the guidelines offered by the author are quite practical. His experience as a contractor is evident and it makes this book more useful than more academic texts. I also refer to it as I inform customers and employees on matters relevant to their interests and tasks. I recommend it to building owners. property managers. and particularly building restoration contractors like me.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Mel MelSeems to have pretty good information compared to other books I have read on this subject.6 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Dated text. weak on technical detailsBy -I bought this thinking since it was a 2008 edition it would be up-to-date on the latest materials and techniques. Not. This is essentially the year 2000 edition and does not address the composite bentonite-hdpe systems that are common today. I was also looking for some technical details on how a bentonite system should work but only a few overview-type comments were in the text.Most of the drawings are clear and useful. but the black and white photos are small and sometimes hard to discern what is being depicted.All in all. this book is a useful resource but not worth the high price being charged.EDIT: On Page 2.58. author states: "Clay swells 10-15 percent of its dry volume under maximum wetting." This is incorrect. should be 10-15 TIMES. not percent. At 10-15 percent. bentonite would not work.
