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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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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.
Product Details
- Fully expanded and updated second edition of the comprehensive guide to domestic architecture
- Includes a section on neighborhoods and completely new house style categories with photos and descriptions
- Appended with Approaches to Construction in the 20th and 21st Centuries and an expanded bibliography
- Features 600 new photographs and line drawings
- Widely acclaimed as the essential guide to American houses
- In print since 1984 and acknowledged as unmatched
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Art, Music, and Photography |
| Pub date | 20151110 |
| Pages | 880 |
| Reading level | General/Trade |
| Subgenre | Buildings |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Illustrator | Lauren Jarrett |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product height | 9.1 in (23.1 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 4.05 lb (1.84 kg) |
| Bisac subject heading | Architecture |
Who Should Buy?
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History Enthusiasts
Individuals passionate about architectural history will appreciate in-depth insights into American residential architecture.
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Design Professionals
Architects and designers will find valuable information for understanding different styles and their historical context.
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Home Buyers
Potential home buyers can use this guide to identify architectural styles and make informed purchasing decisions.
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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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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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- The essential guide to American houses.
- Updated and expanded second edition.
- Includes a section on neighborhoods.
- New categories of house styles with photos and descriptions.
- Expanded bibliography.
- 600 new photographs and line drawings.
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