Don’t you just love books that are titled “101…Whatever”? You know the material is going to be delivered in a fast, punchy way that will keep your interest, help you retain the material, and more than likely be entertaining. While this is fun for almost any genre (I can’t imagine how 101 Symptoms of the West Nile Virus would be much fun), it’s particularly helpful when you want to learn about something in an introductory way.

101 Things I Learned in Architecture School is one such book. Matthew Frederick delivers clean and clear-cut definitions, diagrams, figures and explanations that explain the nuts and bolts of architecture in an easy to understand fashion. Read more about 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School