Ching (U. of Washington, Seattle) is a registered architect and the author of numerous books on architecture and design. His classic introduction to the basic elements of architecture has served as a reference for both students and practicing architects for 30-plus years. Illustrated throughout with b&w diagrams and renderings, the third edition includes expanded sections on circulation, light, views, and site context; new material on environmental factors and building codes; and contemporary examples of form, space, and order. The accompanying interactive CD-ROM contains a series of digital presentations organized into modules corresponding to the book chapters. Featuring three-dimensional models and animations created by the author, it adds an electronic component to introduce the aspects of time and movement to the exposition of elements and principles. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)