A Field Guide to American Houses Revised: The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding Americas Domestic Arc, Paperback
The most comprehensive and widely acclaimed guide to domestic architecture.
A Field Guide to American Houses Revised: The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding Americas Domestic Arc, Paperback
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A Field Guide to American Houses Revised: The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding Americas Domestic Arc, Paperback

Item #: 72830448

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What Stands Out

Comprehensive Identification
This guide offers an extensive classification of American house styles, enabling readers to accurately identify and appreciate diverse architectural forms across the United States.
Visual Illustrations
Packed with detailed photographs and illustrations, the book provides visual clarity, making it easier for readers to recognize distinctive elements of various architectural designs.
Historical Context
Includes rich historical insights that explain the evolution of American domestic architecture, offering readers a deeper understanding of cultural influences and regional variations.

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Discover the secrets of American domestic architecture with the revised edition of 'A Field Guide to American Houses'. Get insights and understand the unique architecture of America. Available in paperback on Ubuy Cook Islands.
  • Fully expanded and updated second edition of a comprehensive guide to domestic architecture
  • Acknowledged as the essential guide to American houses since 1984
  • Includes sections on neighborhoods and new categories of house styles
  • Features photos, descriptions, and line drawings for each house style
  • Provides an appendix on Approaches to Construction in the 20th and 21st Centuries
  • Includes an expanded bibliography and 600 new photographs
Book formatPaperback
Fiction/nonfictionNon-Fiction
GenreArt, Music, and Photography
Pub date20151110
Pages880
Reading levelGeneral/Trade
SubgenreBuildings
Edition1
PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Original languagesEnglish
LanguageEnglish
Is collectibleN
IllustratorLauren Jarrett
Binding typePerfect Binding
Retail packagingSingle Piece
Assembled product height9.1 in (23.1 cm)
Assembled product weight4.05 lb (1.84 kg)
Bisac subject headingArchitecture

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  • History Enthusiasts

    Individuals passionate about architectural history will appreciate in-depth insights into American residential architecture.

  • Design Professionals

    Architects and designers will find valuable information for understanding different styles and their historical context.

  • Home Buyers

    Potential home buyers can use this guide to identify architectural styles and make informed purchasing decisions.

Not Suitable For
  • General Readers

    Casual readers looking for light reading may find the technical information and terminology overwhelming.

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A Field Guide to American Houses Revised: The Definitive Guide to Identifying and Understanding Americas Domestic Arc, Paperback

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  • Question: Is this the latest edition?

    Answer: Yes, this is the fully expanded and updated second edition.
  • Question: How many photographs and line drawings are included?

    Answer: There are 600 new photographs and line drawings.
  • Question: Does it cover all types of house styles?

    Answer: Yes, it includes new categories of house styles with photos and descriptions.

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