Ching, Architectural Graphics, 6th Ed 2015. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of. Ching for those new to architecture and design. Ching into a single volume Introduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. DESCRIPTION A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. Jarzombek, Vikramaditya Prakash The gold-standard exploration of architecture's global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that.