Anatomy of a Great Home: What America's Most Celebrated Houses Tell Us about the Way We Live

Anatomy of a Great Home: What America's Most Celebrated Houses Tell Us about the Way We Live by BOYCE THOMPSON


Authors
BOYCE THOMPSON
ISBN
9780764354656
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Dimensions
203 x 254mm

What elevates a house to best-of-class status? Find out in this insider's look at more than fifty award-winning homes designed by nearly three dozen A plus American architects. Regardless of their size or design style, the best new and remodeled homes share common traits. They deliver eminently livable space that can accommodate nearly any lifestyle event. They respect and relate to the natural environment. They take on the personalities of their owners. And they are works of art that no one will ever want to tear down - the ultimate test of sustainability. Comprehensive in scope, this book profiles a wide variety of extraordinary homes - from urban infill to custom homes, suburban remodels, seaside cottages, and subdivision housing. It distills their broad patterns and refined details into practical lessons with endless applications, making it an inspirational guide for designers, builders, and anyone planning their own dream home. AUTHOR: Boyce Thompson is the author of The New New Home, named book of the year by the National Association of Real Estate Editors. He founded Residential Architect magazine and for seventeen years was editorial director of Builder magazine. SELLING POINTS: . What award-winning homes tell us about the way we aspire to live . The best of the best, from urban homes to rural retreats and subdivision housing . Features the work of 32 of America's most celebrated architects over the last twenty years 268 colour and b/w images
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