Binalar Nasıl Okunur? (How to Read Buildings?) is a practical guide for those who wish to understand architecture through observation, offering insights into the hidden clues of a building’s history and architectural design. Small enough to fit in your pocket, yet comprehensive enough to provide accurate information on a variety of topics, this guide examines the distinctive features of structures from different eras, beginning with Ancient Greece; it identifies the criteria necessary to describe a building and evaluate it within its historical context; and it creates a detailed visual architectural dictionary of architectural styles and structural elements, accompanied by explanations and elegant engravings.