--- product_id: 1273976 title: "101 Things I Learned in Architecture School" price: "₹ 3048" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/1273976-101-things-i-learned-in-architecture-school store_origin: IN region: India --- # 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School **Price:** ₹ 3048 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 3048 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1273976-101-things-i-learned-in-architecture-school) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of “How to Draw a Line” to the complexities of color theory. This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language things that tend to be murky and abstruse in the classroom. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation—from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory—provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical. The lesson on "How to Draw a Line" is illustrated by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on the dangers of awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a drawing of a building split neatly in half between the two. Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School provides valuable guideposts for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates—from young designers to experienced practitioners—will turn to the book as well, for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a complex design problem. Review: Great book for all interested in architecture! - I purchased this as my first architecture book and it was a great decision. While reading 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School I was surprised by how many details have to be considered in designing a structure. Matthew Frederick does a wonderful job of using clear and simple language easy for anyone to understand but yet still rich in knowledge. The book includes many helpful pieces of information ranging from designing structures to inspirational quotes. One of my favorite quotes in the book is “Architecture is the thoughtful making of space” (by Louis Khan) because it makes me think about architecture as an abstract concept rather than physical pieces. Within the design tips, there are straightforward do’s and don’ts, such as always emphasize the start and end of a line. Furthermore, Frederick also includes more interpretive tips like “The most effective, most creative problem solvers engage in a process of metathinking, or ‘thinking about the thinking.”’ I feel it would be even more helpful if there were some tips for his tips. Frederick writes down the goal that one should try to achieve but doesn’t necessarily mention the steps to get there. For instance, he states that “a good building reveals different things about itself when viewed from different distances,” providing no additional information. However, this could be done intentionally as a strategy to get the reader to think more because there are various ways to solve a problem in architecture. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in or curious about architecture. Review: THE coffee table book toconsider spaces, shapes and concepts - The quintessential coffee table book that if I had read it before, perhaps I could've saved myself the cost of a college education. (just kidding) The book offers a stylish review of the core concepts of spacial perception, visual communication and the stuff architects are made of. I love to read it as a refresher and to reminiscence to those beloved college days. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #20,816 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Architecture Reference (Books) #53 in Architecture (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,750 Reviews | ## Images ![101 Things I Learned in Architecture School - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613JGqG14TL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for all interested in architecture! *by T***I on November 1, 2020* I purchased this as my first architecture book and it was a great decision. While reading 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School I was surprised by how many details have to be considered in designing a structure. Matthew Frederick does a wonderful job of using clear and simple language easy for anyone to understand but yet still rich in knowledge. The book includes many helpful pieces of information ranging from designing structures to inspirational quotes. One of my favorite quotes in the book is “Architecture is the thoughtful making of space” (by Louis Khan) because it makes me think about architecture as an abstract concept rather than physical pieces. Within the design tips, there are straightforward do’s and don’ts, such as always emphasize the start and end of a line. Furthermore, Frederick also includes more interpretive tips like “The most effective, most creative problem solvers engage in a process of metathinking, or ‘thinking about the thinking.”’ I feel it would be even more helpful if there were some tips for his tips. Frederick writes down the goal that one should try to achieve but doesn’t necessarily mention the steps to get there. For instance, he states that “a good building reveals different things about itself when viewed from different distances,” providing no additional information. However, this could be done intentionally as a strategy to get the reader to think more because there are various ways to solve a problem in architecture. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in or curious about architecture. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE coffee table book toconsider spaces, shapes and concepts *by J***M on May 31, 2025* The quintessential coffee table book that if I had read it before, perhaps I could've saved myself the cost of a college education. (just kidding) The book offers a stylish review of the core concepts of spacial perception, visual communication and the stuff architects are made of. I love to read it as a refresher and to reminiscence to those beloved college days. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Design Ethos *by R***E on November 20, 2020* Truly great architecture, when realized, is the stuff of dreams. The kind of dreams that captivate us and leave us inspired to wake up and do the hard work to make life as it should be. This association between architectural design and life is interwoven. Architecture creates the spaces that life happens in. We are all possessed with a renewed relationship with our sense of space, thanks to a thrust upon us familiarity with it over the year. Some of us have been hard pressed to find balance, purpose, and renewal in the same space over the year. A study of architectural and design principles is just what one needs to fully grasp how to make familiar places into more dynamic and human centered experiences. Books like this one and “A Pattern Language” our essential for understanding how the spaces we live and work in everyday can detract or add to our lives. This knowledge could be immediately employed to refresh where you already are to better serve you or be the baseline for building something timeless in the future. ## Frequently Bought Together - 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School - Architecture: Form, Space, and Order - The Architecture Reference & Specification Book updated & revised: Everything Architects Need to Know Every Day --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/1273976-101-things-i-learned-in-architecture-school](https://www.desertcart.in/products/1273976-101-things-i-learned-in-architecture-school) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*