American House Styles: A Concise Guide - Hardcover

Baker, John Milnes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0393034216 ISBN 13: 9780393034219

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 1994

Synopsis

How and where did different architectural styles develop?

America has an abundance of fascinating and varied house styles, as fascinating and diverse as its people. This unique book will allow readers to recognize the architectural features and style of virtually any house they encounter.

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About the Author

John Milnes Baker, AIA, is an architect specializing in residential design. A member of the Society of Architectural Historians and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, he is the author of How to Build a House with an Architect and his work has appeared in numerous architectural journals. He lives in South Kent, CT.

Reviews

From early colonial to "pretentious" postmodern, Baker's guide achieves its goal of defining and clarifying American architectural styles introduced throughout various periods of home construction. Baker considers the changes occurring in house design by elaborating on, and providing links between, general historical incidents, pertinent architectural history, and influential figures who participated in the development of distinctive house styles. Baker creates a basic house plan, then manipulates it to include designated elements of design integral to the various period styles discussed. The finished book--set to contain a glossary, reading list, and 100 elegant black-and-white line drawings--should prove to be an engaging historical account and an attractive, practical resource. Alice Joyce

Edition details

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393034216
• ISBN 13: 9780393034219
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192