Dictionary of Architecture

The premier illustrated architectural dictionary, Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture, features 8,000 definitions, 4,000 illustrations, and biographies of hundreds of architects accompanied by classic examples of their work. This new, full-color edition includes terms relating to green, ecological, and sustainable architecture.

Everything critically important to those in the field of architecture and design is covered, including:

 • Architectural styles

 • Details

 • Building elements

 • Architectural forms

 • Building systems

 • Green building

NEW!

With the addition of a convenient Home page, a sleeker and more intuitive visual layout, as well as innovations in the speed of searches you can delve right in faster and easier than ever!

Also includes advanced search and language tools that have become the staple of quality language apps from MobiSystems, Inc.

SEARCH TOOLS - effortlessly find words thanks to a clear, functional, and easy-to-use interface.

Intelligent search integrates several tools to match or suggest what you are looking for:

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Search autocomplete

helps find words quickly by displaying predictions as you type

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Keyword lookup

allows you to search within compound words and phrases

 • An automatic

‘Fuzzy filter’

to correct word spelling, as well as

‘Wild card’

('*' or '?') to replace a letter or entire parts of a word

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Camera search

looks up words in the camera viewfinder and displays results

 • Use our

Voice search

when you don't know how an entry is spelled

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Share word

definitions via installed apps on your device

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Swipe-to-delete functionality in the Recent and Favorites menus.

LEARNING TOOLS - engaging features that help you further enhance your vocabulary.

 • ‘Favorites’ feature to create custom folders with lists of words from the extensive library

 • ‘Recent’ list to easily review looked-up words

 • ‘Word of the day’ section to expand your vocabulary daily

 • Home screen widget provides random words at a glance

 • Split screen support for Android 7 allowing you to use dictionary together with other apps

***This is a fully functional trial version***

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by purchasing the full version of the Illustrated Dictionary of Architecture:

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Permanently unlock the complete features list

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Offline mode

- look up words without an internet connection

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