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1	A Place of My Own: The Architecture of Daydreams more books like this by Michael Pollan add to wishlist The author of the acclaimed bestseller "Second Nature" turns his sharp insight to the craft of building, as he recounts the process of designing and constructing a small one-room structure on his rural Connecticut property. see all copies from $3.09! new only from $3.75! \| SVS
2	A field guide to American houses more books like this by Virginia McAlester, A. Lee McAlester add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $3.74! new only from $14.96! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Not So Big House more books like this by Sarah Susanka, Kira Obolensky add to wishlist Simpler lifestyles, higher quality leisure time with family and friends - these and other trends in society lay the foundation for this important, thought-provoking design and architecture book. In it, Sarah Susanka, LIFE Magazine's Architect of the Year, offers thoughtful guidelines for designing homes that more accurately reflect our lifestyles ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.45! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Treehouses: The Art and Craft of Living Out on a Limb more books like this by Peter Nelson, David Larkin (Editor), Paul Rocheleau (Photographer) add to wishlist Lively writing and beautiful full-color photographs provide a brief history of treehouses from the time of Rome's Caligula to Queen Victoria. The stories of dozens of treehouses and their builders parallel how-to instructions and a photo-essay centerpiece of the author's 200 sq.ft. octagonal treehouse in Canada. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.37! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live more books like this by Sarah Susanka, Kira Obolensky add to wishlist This title offers an inspiration for homeowners and builders from a leading architect. "The Not So Big House" has sold over 500,000 copies since 1998. It features clear guidance that emphasises the use of quality not quantity. This anniversary edition includes 32 extra pages and a new introduction. Now available in paperback, the expanded 10th ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Solar House: Passive Solar Heating and Cooling more books like this by Daniel D Chiras, Ph.D. add to wishlist Sustainability expert and author of THE NATURAL HOUSE, Dan Chiras focuses his expertise this time around on everything related to solar power and passive cooling. Energy preservations efforts in the 1970s resulted in solar-powered buildings that were often hit or miss (typical problems include design flaws and overheating). Here, Chiras attempts ... see all copies from $15.40! new only from $16.90! \| SVS
7	Architecture: residential drawing and design more books like this by Clois E Kicklighter add to wishlist Architecture: Residential Drawing and Design provides comprehensive instruction for preparing architectural working drawings using traditional and computer-based methods. The book is also designed to serve as a reference for design and construction principles and methods. Coverage of state-of-the-art technology is superior. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.42! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The New Hacienda more books like this by Karen Witynski, Joe P Carr add to wishlist Hidden in idyllic isolation, the haciendas of Old Mexico strike powerful chords with their rich mix of myth, history, and impressive architecture. With the surge in popularity of hacienda restoration throughout Mexico, the time is ripe for the release of The New Hacienda in paperback. Travel behind the scenes with authors Karen Witynski and Joe P. ... see all copies from $8.19! new only from $12.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Home: A Short History of an Idea more books like this by Witold Rybczynski add to wishlist This immensely popular, witty, and highly provocative book is changing people's attitudes about convenience, decor, and technology in home design and furnishing. 10 black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.45! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter more books like this by Lloyd Kahn add to wishlist Building on the enormous success of his book "Shelter," Kahn continues his odyssey of finding and exploring the most magnificent and unusual hand-built houses in existence. see all copies from $14.80! new only from $14.80! \| SVS
11 view cover	American Barns and Covered Bridges more books like this by Eric Sloane add to wishlist This lovingly written book presents reliable records of such vanishing forms of architecture as the American barn and covered bridge. Delightful anecdotes accompany accurate line drawings of barns attached to houses, an "open" log barn in Virginia, a "top hat" barn in North Carolina, and more. Over 75 black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $4.48! new only from $5.42! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Building with Nature: Inspiration for the Arts & Crafts Home more books like this by Leslie M Freudenheim add to wishlist Much has been said about the Arts & Crafts spirit of Californians, their appreciation of the land, their desire to build "simple" yet interesting houses that connect with the outdoors (sleeping porches, gardens, verandas, terraces, and so on), and their love of wilderness areas. This new edition of the classic, Building with Nature: Roots of the ... see all copies from $5.90! new only from $10.70! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Villa more books like this by John Saladino add to wishlist John Saladino's powerful new book, Villa, is nothing less than a master class in interior and garden design by one of the world's most distinguished architectural designers. It focuses on the stone ruin in the California hills looking over the Pacific that he has painstakingly refashioned as his dream house. It shows how his principles and ... see all copies from $59.87! new only from $59.87! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Atomic Ranch: Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes more books like this by Michelle Gringeri-Brown, Jim Brown (Photographer) add to wishlist Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches (1946-1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing houses in Palm Springs, Florida, to the unassuming brick or stucco L-shaped ranches and split-levels so ... see all copies from $28.36! new only from $28.36! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Barn: The Art of a Working Building more books like this by David Larkin, Paul Rocheleau (Photographer), Alexander Greenwood add to wishlist A celebration of an ancient symbol of shelter and harvest, with more than 200 full-color photographs and an informed text by two expert practitioners of the art and craft of barn restoration. Here is the barn as history, architecture, heritage, and, finally, as living space, an example of preserving authentic structures to fulfill present needs. see all copies from $11.95! new only from $19.62! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Rustic Cabin: Design & Architecture more books like this by Ralph R Kylloe add to wishlist With a focus on architecture and details, rustic expert and author Ralph Kylloe introduces creative rustic designs that are inspiring a revival of cabin craftsmanship in his newest book, The Rustic Cabin. The book features log homes that are newly built, but steeped in regional history, as well as the log-building history of the Scandinavian ... see all copies from $41.54! new only from $41.54! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Farmhouse: New Inspiration for the Classic American Home more books like this by Jean Rehkamp Larson add to wishlist Twenty different homes represent a quintessential American icon, the farmhouse, in a fascinating look at a classic style reinvented and updated for modern everyday living, complete with floor plans, historical details, and more than three hundred color photographs. 50,000 first printing. see all copies from $4.00! new only from $7.56! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Architecture: Residential Drafting and Design more books like this by Clois E Kicklighter add to wishlist Architecture-Residential Drawing and Design provides comprehensive instruction for preparing architectural working drawings using traditional and computer-based methods. The text also serves as a reference for design and construction principles and methods. Organized logically around the design-building process in an exciting format, the text is ... see all copies from $2.31! new only from $22.00! \| SVS
19 view cover	Beginnings of Interior Environments more books like this by Lynn M Jones, Phyllis Sloan Allen add to wishlist For courses in Interior Design. With over 700 vivid images and input from numerous practicing designers, this text provides a practical approach to introductory interior design. Covering the profession for both commercial and residential environments, the tenth edition introduces students to the history, design fundamentals, and building systems ... see all copies from $30.99! new only from $91.21! \| SVS
20 view cover	Japanese homes and their surroundings more books like this by Edward Sylvester Morse add to wishlist A classic text, "Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings" was originally published in 1886 by Edward S. Morse, a groundbreaking and imaginative inventor and is still considered an authoritative review of traditional Japanese architecture and landscape design. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.92! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The House Book more books like this by Phaidon Press (Creator) add to wishlist There's a house on each page of this little book, with information about its identity and history. The structures are arranged alphabetically, and include the Palace of Knossos on Crete from 1600 B.C. and Paolo Soleri's 1949 Dome House. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.53! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	New Cottage Home more books like this by Jim Tolpin add to wishlist The concept of the smaller house--as opposed to the behemoths of the rich and famous--appears to be gaining appeal in America, and Jim Tolpin is firmly behind it, emphasizing quality over quantity when it comes to home design. This appealing book advocates the idea that a small, honest, well-crafted home is the most satisfying place to live, and ... see all copies from $3.12! new only from $3.12! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The New American House 4: Innovations in Residential Design and Construction more books like this by James Grayson Trulove add to wishlist Over 20 houses by some of the most prominent and creative architects in the country are featured in this book, fourth in the "The New American House" series. This guide presents a selection of 20 architecturally exceptional residential homes throughout the United States, designed by such prominent and creative architects as Rick Joy of Arizona, ... see all copies from $2.80! new only from $9.29! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Beginnings of Interior Environments more books like this by Phyllis Sloan Allen, Lynn M Jones, Miriam F Stimpson add to wishlist For coursework in Interior Design. With over 700 vivid images and illustrations along with the wisdom of numerous practicing designers, this text provides a practical approach to introductory interior design. Covering the profession for both commercial and residential environments, the Ninth Edition introduces students to the history, design ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $50.14! \| SVS
25 view cover	Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans and Details: 734 Scale Drawings of Doorways, Windows, Staircases, Moldings, Cornices, and Other Elements more books like this by William T Comstock (Photographer) add to wishlist Rare treasury of floor plans, elevations, perspective drawings for houses and cottages in Queen Anne, Eastlake, Elizabethan, Colonial, other styles. Large engraved plates also contain scaled drawings of nearly 700 architectural details. see all copies from $5.95! new only from $5.95!

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