Discover the rich history and diverse styles of American residential architecture with A Field Guide to American Houses. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on identifying and understanding the various building types that have shaped the American landscape. It's a valuable resource for anyone interested in architecture, history, or simply appreciating the beauty of homes.
Key Highlights
- Detailed Identification: Learn to recognize a wide range of architectural styles, from Colonial to Victorian and beyond.
- Historical Context: Gain insights into the social and economic factors that influenced the development of each style.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Explore a vast collection of house types, including farmhouses, cottages, and grand mansions.
- Practical Information: Includes information on building materials, construction techniques, and common features.
- Expanded Edition: Benefit from updates and expanded content compared to previous editions.
Useful Facts
- Publisher: Knopf
- Publication Date: November 10, 2015
- Edition: Expanded
- Language: English
- Pages: 880
- Dimensions: 6.77 x 1.69 x 9.13 inches
- Weight: 4.16 pounds
Good Fit For
- Architecture enthusiasts
- History buffs
- Homeowners interested in their property’s history
- Students of architecture and design
- Anyone curious about the evolution of American homes
Product details
| Main Specification | |
|---|---|
| 发布日期 | 11月10号 or 2015 (英语). |
| 品牌 | by Virginia Savage McAlester (Author) Format: Paperback |
| 项目重量 | 4.16 pounds |
| Product information | |
| 语言 | 联合国 |
| Others | |
| 产品类型 | 住所 |
| 编辑 | 已扩展 |
| 出版商 | Knopf 数据 |
| 打印长度 | 880 pages |
| ISBN 10 (英语). | 0375710825 |
| ISBN 13 (英语). | 978-0375710827 |
| 尺寸 | 6.77 x 1.69 x 9.13 inches |
| ISBN 10 (英语). | 0375710825 |
| ISBN 13 (英语). | 978-0375710827 |