A Field Guide to American Houses
A Field Guide to American Houses

A Field Guide to American Houses
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The guide that enables you to identify, and place in their historic and architectural contexts, the houses you see in your neighborhood or in your travels across America. 17th century to the present.
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Product NameA Field Guide to American Houses
ManufacturerRandom House
Product Number MPN0394739698
Retail Price $24.95
EAN-1409780394739694
UPC978039473969
EAN-1497803947396948
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TitleA Field Guide to American Houses
ISBN0394739698
Author(s)Virginia McAlester, Lee McAlester, Juan Rodriguez-Arnaiz, Lauren Jarrett (Illustrator)
Release Date12 May, 1984, 1984-05-12
FormatPaperback
Num of Pages544
Num. of Items1
EAN9780394739694
Weight0.5 lbs.
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5 Star Rating  "Must have book on house styles."2009-09-14
- Reviewed By User: A2H3EIUIULUPO9
This is a must have book for anyone who loves old houses or is in the historic preservation field. I don't know a single professional architectural historian that does not own a copy (or two). If you have only one book on old houses this should be it. The book is easy to use, has great illustrations, covers most of the US and most importantly is pretty accurate. The first section "Looking at American Houses" is simple to understand and yet provides valuable information on determine house styles through key elements. If you are new to identifying house styles this section will help you to look in the right section and narrow down your choices. The main style sections are easy to understand with lots of examples. A word of caution however, most professional architectural historians, (who have trained as architectural historians), do use some different terms. For instances the term Folk Houses is not used, the correct term would be Vernacular. Also the section labeled eclectic is a little miss leading; many of the styles listed would be considered revivals. I have also never seen the houses listed as "modern house" also described as "eclectic". That be said you have to remember that a lot of houses styles and terms can be subjective, especially when dealing with different regional areas.
 
5 Star Rating  "Essential Reference for Old House Lovers"2009-04-11
- Reviewed By rikki@europa.com
Of the many books available on American residential architecture, this is THE one book you should have. It breaks out house styles in several different ways and with many illustrations and photos it makes it much easier to determine what you're looking at. Buy two books ... if you use yours as much as I have, you'll wear it out.
 
4 Star Rating  "Architecture"2009-02-26
- Reviewed By User: A39PJEBJLRBFKZ
Great guide on p54 to small details on houses to be able to date them to a particular period/style. A few too many photos for me but I am not yet up on the specific detailing of the structures to be the best judge. Covers all structures from Native American to 1980s.
 
5 Star Rating  "Terriffic Book"2009-01-17
- Reviewed By User: ABOR3AMJWVZOE
This book is sensational. The authors do a great job of clarifying various architectural styles. I highly recommend it and refer to it in my book, Designing Your Perfect House. If you like to travel and wander through older residential communities, this is the book to take along. If you're designing a new period house, this book will help you stay on course and preserve the historical accuracy of your design. If you only buy one book about American house styles, this is the one to get.
 
5 Star Rating  "A must have!!!"2008-01-21
- Reviewed By hernane
I bought this book as reference material on the advice of an architect friend. He told me "If you need help figuring out the style of a house then buy this book" and he showed me his copy. He was right. The book is well organized which helps compare styles quickly and the many black and white pictures of houses that the author uses as examples are great because the b&w contrast helps your eye focus on details. This a great book to have in any architectural office. Its great for novices and experienced alike.
 
5 Star Rating  "Great resource for writers"2007-11-08
- Reviewed By lmaturo2
As a writer, you need lots of details to keep the reader interested, and this book has details on houses most people wouldn't know. Of course, if you give no details the story is not interesting, and if you give wrong details, some reader will know it and be disapointed. A book like this can be invaluable.
 
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