Dictionary of Architecture

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3.4
396 reviews
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About this app

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:
 • Search autocomplete helps find words quickly by displaying predictions as you type
 • 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
 • 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
 • Share word definitions via installed apps on your device
 • 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***

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

 • Permanently unlock the complete features list
 • Offline mode - look up words without an internet connection
 • Premium Support – Get expedited support for any app-related issues
 • Ad-free
Updated on
Feb 8, 2024

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Ratings and reviews

3.3
361 reviews
A Google user
March 18, 2020
I love the book, simple to use, but #21,000 is my semeter school fee, it's too expensive. Something should be done, like 3years ago it was #11,500 the difference is too much.
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brigitte rot
March 2, 2022
This app is poor in illustrations, you have 1 day trial , unfortunately needs too much acces to data...it's a shame for this full of potential ideea...it's easyer to use wikipedia glossary
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A Google user
May 21, 2019
simple and easy to use
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What's new

In our ongoing efforts to improve user experience, we've focused on refining app performance and resolving issues to ensure a more seamless and reliable experience through the world of words.