Vitruvius: The Ten Books on Architecture

This book is a MUST for every interested mind to understanding the basics and logic to why construction and design is, what it is! Today construction throws logic out the door and is based off of money ... short term return. This book along with Palladio's book, Four Books of Architecture, will be the corner stone of a new chapter in construction and design. Designers, Builders and politicians (who should not be in the mix of decision makers) all talk the talk of "Green", proving to be a farce in many ways. Simple concepts explained and set in these two books prove more "Green" than anything brought up today in this world based off of fade and fashion. Just make it simple, get these two books into your reading schedule and learn what was forgotten. The thought process becomes clear once taken the time to just sit down and READ!!! Michael in Charlotte, NC (previously of FL, previously of NV, previously of CA, previously of DC, previously of PA)

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An excellent reference source for archaeologists and students of Roman architecture. Also an interesting look at life as seen by an upper middle class Roman of the first century.

I am of the age group that had had rigorous courses through eight years of European "Gimnazium" type high schooling. I found the book very interesting, giving an insight of Roman construction methods and materials. I would have been happier if the book were bilingual.

I took a History of Architecture course. Vitruvius was mentioned (of course). His Ten Books on Architecture are classics. If you have any interest in classic architecture, you need to peruse these texts. If you ever take an architecture class, you will need to peruse these texts. It free for the Kindle - you can't go wrong. It is a bit laborious to read but that's to be expected. It wasn't written by Stephanie Meyers (or whoever that Twilight author is.)

A wonderful book to read about foundation values of classical architecture and includes many interesting stories and side tangents by the author. I you are studying architecture you need to read this book!

Well, it's not like I'm going to sit down and read this thing cover to cover but it is fun and occasionally useful to have in arm's reach.

A wonderful treatise on how to design and build things the right way. In the modern world we are too impoverished to follow his example however. Still a must for those interested in things historical.

Ne pas posséder ce livre pour quelqu'un qui se dit intéressé par l'Architecture serait comme si un mélomane ne possédait pas quelques oeuvres de Bach. L'ouvrage se passe de mots, puisqu'il s'agit d'une oeuvre de référence. Ce format est vendu à prix démocratique, parce que les ouvrages d'époque valent des fortunes.

I needed this book for my researches into classical architecture. It is very useful and very well priced !

A must read book. It's for anyone who wants to have a knowledge on how to build great buildings. It's kind of like liberal art.

all time classics for any students of architecture

Item was as expected and arrived quickly and in good condition. Bought it for a course and it did the job. Thanks!