American House Styles
Author: John Milnes Baker
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780393034219
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow and where did different architectural styles develop?
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American House Styles: A Concise Guide (Second edition)
Author: John Milnes Baker
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Published: 2018-07-24
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 1682682250
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“An engaging historical account and an attractive, practical resource.” —Booklist Colonial, Neoclassical, Queen Anne, Craftsman—what distinguishes one architectural style from another? This unique book will allow readers to recognize the architectural features and style of virtually any house they encounter. Here, architect John Milnes Baker explains the historical, cultural, and technical influences that shaped each of these styles and many more. Organized in periods, from Early Colonial (1600–1715) to the Modern Movement (1920–60) and beyond, this tour of America’s varied residential architecture is rendered in elevation drawings that precisely illustrate the key characteristics of each style. Nearly 25 years since the original publication of American House Styles, this updated edition includes a new preface and house styles from the mid-1990s to the present—from the rise and fall of the McMansion to energy-efficient, regionally influenced homes. The illustrations, now in color, are more delightful than ever in a new, larger format. This a must-have volume for anyone interested in architecture or adding a bit of style to their home.
The Abrams Guide to American House Styles
Author: William Morgan
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2004-11-09
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 9780810949430
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA tour of the approximately twenty styles of domestic architecture common to the United States identifies and defines each style--including Colonial, Craftsman, Modern, and Deco--providing historical summaries, sample photographs, and regional information. 20,000 first printing.
Identifying American Architecture
Author: John J. G. Blumenson
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9780761991434
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave you ever been intrigued by a beautiful building and wondered when it was built? Identifying American Architecture provides the answer to such questions in a concise handbook perfect for preservationists, architects, students, and tourists alike. With 214 photographs, it allows readers to associate real buildings with architectural styles, elements, and orders. Identifying American Architecture was designed to be used--carried about and kept handy for frequent reference. Every photograph is keyed to an explanatory legend pointing out characteristic features of each building's style. Trade bookstores order from W.W. Norton, NY
A History of American Architecture
Author: Mark Gelernter
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780719047275
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration? And why did American buildings grow so tall in the last decades of the 19th century. This book explores the history of American architecture from prehistoric times to the present, explaining why characteristic architectural forms arose at particular times and in particular places.
Invitation to Vernacular Architecture
Author: Thomas Carter
Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9781572333314
DOWNLOAD EBOOK« Invitation to Vernacular Architecture: A Guide to the Study of Ordinary Buildings and Landscapes is a manual for exploring and interpreting vernacular architecture, the common buildings of particular regions and time periods. Thomas Carter and Elizabeth Collins Cromley provide a comprehensive introduction to the field. » « Rich with illustrations and written in a clear and jargon-free style, Invitation to Vernacular Architecture is an ideal text for courses in architecture, material culture studies, historic preservation, American studies, and history, and a useful guide for anyone interested in the built environment. »--
Get Your House Right
Author: Marianne Cusato
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9781402736285
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEven as oversized McMansions continue to elbow their way into tiny lots nationwide, a much different trend has taken shape. This return to traditional architectural principles venerates qualities that once were taken for granted in home design: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and even sustainability. Marianne Cusato, creator of the award-winning Katrina Cottages, has authored and illustrated this definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right--to the eye and to the soul. She teaches us the language and grammar of classical architecture, revealing how balance, harmony, and detail all contribute to creating a home that will be loved rather than tolerated. And she takes us through the do’s and don’ts of every element of home design, from dormers to doorways to columns. Integral to the book are its hundreds of elegant line drawings--clearly rendering the varieties of lintels and cornices, arches and eaves, and displaying "avoid” and "use” versions of the same elements side by side.
A Concise History of American Architecture
Author: Leland M. Roth
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores the factors and influences that have enriched American architecture throughout its development from colonial times to the present, covering houses, apartments, factories, and office buildings and the architects who designed them.
Architectural Styles
Author: Owen Hopkins
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Published: 2014-09-08
Total Pages: 446
ISBN-13: 1780676387
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHave you ever wondered what the difference is between Gothic and Gothic Revival, or how to distinguish between Baroque and Neoclassical? This guide makes extensive use of photographs to identify and explain the characteristic features of nearly 300 buildings. The result is a clear and easy-to-navigate guide to identifying the key styles of western architecture from the classical age to the present day.
How to Build a House with an Architect
Author: John Milnes Baker
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGuidance for anyone interested in building or remodeling a house with the aid of an architect so the expeirence is rewarding and successful.
