Paul Laseau, AIA, is Professor of Architecture and Publications Coordinator for the College of Architecture
and Planning at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. A recipient of the AIA Education Honor Award, he is also
a registered architect in New York State.
Summary
Graphic thinking is a term used to describe how architects use tools and methods of drawing and sketching to
arrive at a design solution. In architecture, this type of thinking is usually at the conceptual design stages
of a project in which thinking and sketching work closely together as stimulants for developing ideas.
The essential design companion�now in an up-to-date new edition
For architects, drawing is more than a convenient way to communicate ideas; it is an integral part of the creative
process that has a profound impact on thinking and problem-solving. In Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers,
Third Edition, Paul Laseau demonstrates that more versatile and facile sketching leads to more flexible, creative
approaches to design challenges. To encourage this flexibility and stimulate graphic thinking, he introduces numerous
graphic techniques that can be applied in a variety of situations. He also helps readers acquire a solid grasp
of basic freehand drawing, representational drawing construction, graphic note-taking, and diagramming.
Important features of this new edition include:* Easy-to-understand discussions supported by freehand illustrations*
A new format with superior representation of techniques and concepts* Dozens of new and updated illustrations*
Extensive coverage of new technologies related to the graphic thinking process
For architects and students who want to maximize their creativity, Graphic Thinking for Architects and Designers
is a valuable tool in the pursuit of architectural solutions to contemporary design problems.
Table of Contents
BASIC SKILLS.
Drawing.
Conventions.
Abstraction.
Expression.
APPLIED SKILLS.
Analysis.
Exploration.
Discovery.
Verification.
COMMUNICATION .
Process.
Individual Design.
Team Design.
Public Design.
Conclusion.
