Chapter 1: The Archi-Doodle Mindset
* Encourages a playful and experimental approach to architecture.
* Real example: Sketching rapid ideas for a garden shed, exploring different shapes, materials, and orientations.
Chapter 2: Sketching Basics
* Covers fundamental techniques for pen and paper sketching.
* Real example: Practicing line weight, cross-hatching, and perspective using simple building elements.
Chapter 3: Representing Architecture
* Introduces various methods for drawing architectural forms and details.
* Real example: Sketching a cross-section of a building to show the relationship between spaces and structures.
Chapter 4: Exploring Ideas
* Guides readers through idea-generation tools like bubble diagrams, mind maps, and collages.
* Real example: Creating a bubble diagram for a community center, mapping out potential spaces and functions.
Chapter 5: Masterplanning
* Explains how to approach site planning, including circulation, zoning, and landscaping.
* Real example: Sketching a masterplan for a university campus, incorporating academic buildings, green spaces, and pedestrian paths.
Chapter 6: Building Typologies
* Classifies different types of buildings based on their function and form.
* Real example: Studying the characteristics of different housing typologies, such as apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes.
Chapter 7: Structure and Construction
* Explores basic structural principles and construction methods.
* Real example: Sketching a floor plan and elevations to illustrate how a building's structure supports its design.
Chapter 8: Architectural Detailing
* Introduces readers to essential building components and details.
* Real example: Sketching window and door frames, stairs, and railings to enhance the visual interest and functionality of a design.
Chapter 9: Sustainable Architecture
* Addresses environmental considerations in design, including passive strategies and renewable energy sources.
* Real example: Sketching a passive house design, showcasing features like insulation and natural ventilation.
Chapter 10: Urban Context
* Emphasizes the importance of designing in relation to the surrounding environment.
* Real example: Drawing a street perspective of a commercial building to illustrate its integration into the urban fabric.
Chapter 11: Evolution of a Design
* Traces the iterative process of architectural design from concept to finalization.
* Real example: Presenting a series of sketches that show the gradual development of a museum design.
Chapter 12: Archi-Doodling in Practice
* Provides practical tips and case studies of how architectural sketching is used in the field.
* Real example: Analyzing a set of sketches that demonstrate the design process for a childcare center.
