Drawing and Illustrating Architecture

Drawing and Illustrating Architecture by Demi Lang is a fresh, practical guide that transforms how architects, students, and urban illustrators communicate ideas. With clear visuals and step-by-step instruction, this book teaches you to move beyond technical plans and create evocative, readable images that sell projects and tell stories.

Inside, Demi Lang breaks down essential skills—perspective, line economy, tonal composition, material texture, and the interplay of light and shadow—using both hand-rendering and contemporary digital workflows. You’ll find focused chapters on façades, interiors, site context, people and vegetation, and atmospheric techniques that bring schemes to life. Real-world examples demonstrate how to translate complex building data into concise sketches, compelling presentations, and marketing visuals.

Designed for professionals and students in cities from New York and London to Sydney and Toronto, this guide is equally useful in studio, classroom, or on-site. Learn how to streamline your process, improve client communication, and produce portfolio-ready illustrations that highlight concept, scale, and mood. The practical exercises and annotated illustrations help you build confidence quickly—whether you’re refining sketching habits or adopting new digital tools.

If you want your architectural drawings to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, Drawing and Illustrating Architecture by Demi Lang offers the techniques and inspiration to elevate your visuals. Add this essential resource to your shelf and start turning plans into compelling stories today.

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