A comprehensive summary of the vocabulary used across the building industry, from the preparation of an architectural brief, through creative and technical design, to construction technology and facilities management. The latest edition has several substantially revised entries as well as many new additions, including new illustrations and terms. Covering a range of disciplines across architecture and building and including both SI metric and Imperial units, this dictionary and reference work will enable students and professionals to use and understand vocabulary from other areas of expertise, and contribute to better communication.对整个建筑行业使用的词汇进行全面总结，从建筑概要的编写，到创意和技术设计，再到建筑技术和设施管理。最新版本有几个大幅度修改的条目以及许多新的补充，包括新的插图和术语。这本词典和参考资料涵盖了建筑学和建筑的一系列学科，包括国际公制和英制单位，将使学生和专业人员能够使用和理解其他专业领域的词汇，并有助于更好地交流。