domestic architecture

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domestic architecture

A Victorian housebuilder's guide

"Woodward's national architect" of 1869
1988

The elements of style

an encyclopedia of domestic architectural detail
2005
Contains photographs, illustrations, and descriptions of the architectural details of domestic buildings throughout history, from Tudor and Jacobean style to the contemporary era, and includes color coded pages that allow users to easily compare features from different periods.

Homes then and now!

1985
A historical survey of the home and rooms found in it, from prehistoric times to today. Includes special activities and suggested projects.

The most beautiful house in the world

1990
A cultural history of architecture considering the practical aspects of the art.

American masterworks

the twentieth century house
1995
Text, illustrations and diagrams describe a variety of architectural styles as works of art and discusses the prevalent themes found in different time periods.

American house styles

a concise guide
1994
Shows how different styles of American architecture developed and illustrates details of each style.

The American house

2000
A pictorial history of American domestic architecture that covers English Colonial styles; European influences; frontier and folk housing; mansions, estates, and plantations; vernacular styles; the Victorian Era; and early Modernism, with historical overviews for each period.

Houses and homes

1978
Captioned illustrations and diagrams describe the historical development of houses and the types of homes used today in various locations.

A field guide to American houses

1984
Identifies the various styles and periods of American domestic architecture.

The American Heritage history of notable American houses

1971
Discusses and photographs the diverse styles of housing popular in the United States over the centuries.

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