designs and plans

Explains in simple nonmathematical terms the underlying principles of good design for buildings.

Illustrates the work of architect Gustav Stickley known for his "Craftsman" style of furniture and home design. Includes black-and-white photographs, floor plans, and line drawings of Stickley's cabins, cottages, and bungalows.

Describes the process of building a house including buying the land, drawing up plans, and the actual construction.

Highlights over sixty modern engineering and architectural wonders of the world, with photographs, descriptions of projects, and explanations of the challenges faced during construction.

Travel along with architect Frank Lloyd Wright and learn about his many accomplishments.

Contains color illustrations and floor plans of seventy-five Victorian-era designs for residences and other buildings.

An unabridged reproduction of the 1926 catalog, offering illustrations and descriptions of eighty-six models of prefabricated houses.