Category: Domestic

50 Favorite Houses by Frank Lloyd Wright

By: Maddex, Diane

Price: $6.40 USD

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams : 2001-03-01

Seller ID: 0810982129-3-23106467

ISBN-13: 9780810982123

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Wright believed that the home was the center of family life, of individual freedom, a place of repose. As this book shows, his ideal home took on an amazing variety of forms, but was always built using natural materials and colors, and was always a work of art. Included here are his Prairie houses; revolutionary designs in California built of concrete blocks; the famous Fallingwater; and Taliesin West, his home in the desert.
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A Country House Tour: Beautiful Homes That Capture the Flavor of the Past (American Country)

By: Time Life

Price: $3.71 USD

Publisher: Time Life Education : 1990-11-01

Seller ID: 0809468379-3-19333668

ISBN-13: 9780809468379

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

A Little Better than Plumb: The Biography of a House

By: Giles, Henry; Giles, Janice Holt

Price: $5.75 USD

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky : 1995-05-25

Seller ID: 0813108330-3-28614942

ISBN-13: 9780813108339

Binding: paperback

Condition: Used: Good

A warm and humorous account of the trials of creating a place to call home. To longtime Giles fans and new readers alike, these reminiscences of family, friends, a river, and a roof offer a charming visit to rural Kentucky in the late 1950s.

Adobe Book

By: O'Connor, John F.

Price: $5.65 USD

Publisher: Ancient City Pr : 1973-06-01

Seller ID: 094127019X-3-23439115

ISBN-13: 9780941270199

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

A fully illustrated, detailed how-to covering every phase of construction from soil and blocks to heating, electricity, plumbing, interiors, exteriors and landscaping. O'Connor was a civil engineer with considerable knowledge of adobe construction.
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American Log Homes

By: Thiede, Arthur; Teipner, Cindy

Price: $3.60 USD

Publisher: Rodale Pr : 1986-06-01

Seller ID: 087857607X-3-21581368

ISBN-13: 9780878576074

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Amish Houses & Barns (People's Place Book #11)

By: Scott, Stephen

Price: $4.88 USD

Publisher: Good Books : 2002-03-01

Seller ID: 1561480525-11-17790609

ISBN-13: 9781561480524

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

A study of three Amish homesteads: one in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, one in Holmes County, Ohio, and one in LaGrange County, Indiana. Scott examines the history and cultural development of a typical Amish house and barn, one in each of the three largest Amish communities in North America. Home is the center of Amish life and most life events: birth, marriage, daily work and play, retirement, and even death happen there. Stephen Scott explores the history and cultural development of three Amish homesteads, each of which has been occupied by the current family of residence for at least four...
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Architectural Sculpture in New York City

By: Jacoby, Stephen M.

Price: $5.04 USD

Publisher: Dover Pubns : 1975-01-01

Seller ID: 0486231208-3-26007844

ISBN-13: 9780486231204

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

Architecture and Design Library: French Country (Arch & Design Library)

By: Buchholz, Barbara; Skolnik, Lisa

Price: $3.47 USD

Publisher: Barnes & Noble : 2002-05-06

Seller ID: 1567992544-3-22930255

ISBN-13: 9781567992540

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

.,." a succinct overview of...architecture and interior design styles... This series...will be useful in professional and school design libraries.""-Library Journal. ""Good value. Designed to spark...the imagination... with] well-illustrated views of both interiors and exteriors.""-Veranda."
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Barns: Styles & Structures

By: Witzel, Michael

Price: $3.92 USD

Publisher: MBI : 2003-12-14

Seller ID: 0760316082-3-23523793

ISBN-13: 9780760316085

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

Until the first settlers established Jamestown in 1620, nothing in North America grew taller than the native forests, grasses and mountains. The arrival of settlers who ploughed the indigenous sod dotted the virgin landscapes with towering, stately structures, the likes of which had never been seen before.
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Bioshelters, Ocean Arks, City Farming

By: Nancy Jack Todd; John Todd

Price: $13.02 USD

Publisher: Random House, Inc. : 1984-06-12

Seller ID: 0871563487-4-28219143

ISBN-13: 9780871563484

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

Bricks and Brownstones: The New York House, 1783-1929- A Guide to Architectural Styles and Interior Decoration for Period Restoration

By: Lockwood, Charles

Price: $13.90 USD

Publisher: Abbeville Press : 1972-01-01

Seller ID: 0896592286-4-25782525

ISBN-13: 9780896592285

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

With the aid of handsome photographs and engravings (more than half of them 100 years old) the author presents the history of the various row house architectural styles -- the Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, and Second Empire, as well as eclectic but picturesque styles of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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Building By The Book

By: Robert P. Guter; Janet W. Foster; Jim DelGiudice [Photographer]

Price: $3.99 USD

Publisher: Rutgers University Press : 1992-11-01

Seller ID: 0813518482-3-22641455

ISBN-13: 9780813518480

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Demonstrates how architectural ideas from books and popular periodicals helped shape New Jersey's la
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Building for a Lifetime: The Design and Construction of Fully Accessible Ho

By: Wylde, Margaret; Clark, Sam; Baron-Robbins, Adrian

Price: $14.21 USD

Publisher: Taunton Press : 1994-01-01

Seller ID: 1561580368-11-28554479

ISBN-13: 9781561580361

Binding: hardcover

Condition: New

Building for a Lifetime signals an important change that is taking place in the way we design, build and remodel houses. Traditionally designed houses work well for young, able-bodied adults, but not so well for people who are injured, chronicially ill or simply aging. With houses designed and built to accommodate change, people of all ages and abilities can enjoy an independent and satisfying life without having to move. This landmark book shows how such houses are planned, built and appointed, and how they can be attractive and distrintive architectural creations as well. Whether you're plan...
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Building Type Basics for Senior Living

By: Perkins, Bradford; Hoglund, J. David [Editor]; King, Douglas [Editor]; Cohen, Eric [Editor];

Price: $24.14 USD

Publisher: Wiley : 2004-01-26

Seller ID: 0471226726-11-15768576

ISBN-13: 9780471226727

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Learn the essentials of designing housing and care environments for the elderly with this volume in The Building Type Basic Series.

Includes material on active retirement communities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living facilities, Alzheimer's facilities, hospices and more.
Thoroughly illustrated with descriptive floor plans, diagrams, and photographs, this practical guide is ideal for today's design professionals.

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Cabins: A Guide to Building Your Own Nature Retreat

By: Stiles, David; Stiles, Jeanie

Price: $29.65 USD

Publisher: Firefly Books : 2001-03-03

Seller ID: 1552095649-1-20601089

ISBN-13: 9781552095645

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Like New

"Clear, practical book ... full-color photos help do-it-yourselfers realize their dreams." -- Log Homes Illustrated The best-selling Cabins is back in print, at the same great value of its original price. This authoritative how-to title gives readers all the information they need to build their own cabin, including: A useful list of essential questions to consider during the planning process Types of cabin construction, such as pole built, stick built, post and beam, stone, cordwood, wood siding, and the advantages of each Site preparation, foundations, windows and doors, ladders and stairs, ...
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Cabins: The New Style

By: Trulove, James Grayson

Price: $3.99 USD

Publisher: Harper Design : 2006-08-01

Seller ID: 0060893494-3-18579101

ISBN-13: 9780060893491

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

This third book in The New Style series offers a panoramic look at some of the most innovative cabin designs throughout the country. Cabins: The New Style is a collection of gateways for the modern isolationist. It includes many wonderful homes that range in size, have cutting-edge designs, and use sustainable materials while maintaining the warm feeling evoked by the traditional cabin.A showcase of some of the most elegant and imaginative designs today, this book highlights how modern architectural elements can be integrated into a rustic landscape. With full-color illustrations throughout, C...
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Cape Cod: Gardens and Houses

By: Catherine Fallin; Taylor Lewis [Photographer]

Price: $4.45 USD

Publisher: Simon & Schuster : 1995-04-01

Seller ID: 0671868594-4-28153407

ISBN-13: 9780671868598

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

A photographic tour celebrates the history and artistry of Cape Cod architecture and gardening with examples from more than thirty noted locations. 20,000 first printing. First serial, Colonial Homes.
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Caring for Your Old House: A Guide for Owners and Residents (Respectful Rehabilitation Series)

By: Kitchen, Judith L.

Price: $18.31 USD

Publisher: Wiley : 1991-04-01

Seller ID: 0471143715-11-24707107

ISBN-13: 9780471143710

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

A Guide for Owners and Residents of Old Houses What are the best sources for researching the history of your home? How do you know if a particular old house is right for you? The original siding on your historic house is missing -- what can you do? How can you safely clean the exterior of your house? The answers to many questions such as these are given in this well-illustrated handbook for owners and residents of old homes. Caring for Your Old House offers comprehensive advice to old-house owners and residents on researching, repairing and maintaining an old residence to avoid the pitfalls of...
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Celebrity Homes: Architectural Digest Presents the Private Worlds of Thirty International Personalities

By: Paige Rense [Editor]

Price: $4.45 USD

Publisher: Knapp Press : 1977-01-01

Seller ID: 0895350017-3-27282458

ISBN-13: 9780895350015

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Charles A. Lindbergh House (Mn Historic Site Pamphlets)

By: Westfall, Donald H.

Price: $7.36 USD

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press : 1994-04-15

Seller ID: 0873512928-6-734871

ISBN-13: 9780873512923

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Collectible: Very Good

Signed by Author
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Charmed Places: Hudson River Artists and Their Houses, Studios, and Vistas

By: Phillips, Sandra S.; Weintraub, Linda; Len Jenshel [Photographer]

Price: $4.73 USD

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams : 1988-01-01

Seller ID: 0810910411-3-24632819

ISBN-13: 9780810910416

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

Profiles the homesteads of the Hudson River artists, including Thomas Cole, Frederic E. Church, Albert Bierstadt, and Asher B. Durand.
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Chesapeake- The Eastern Shore: Gardens and Houses

By: Lewis, Taylor

Price: $6.45 USD

Publisher: Simon & Schuster : 1993-06-30

Seller ID: 0671758578-4-27203249

ISBN-13: 9780671758578

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

A pictorial tour through the houses and gardens of the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay reveals the breathtaking landscape that dots the shore of this well-traveled waterway.
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Color Your Home

By: Bass, Carol; Welsh, Dennis [Photographer]

Price: $3.47 USD

Publisher: Gibbs Smith : 2005-04-11

Seller ID: 1586853716-3-26269143

ISBN-13: 9781586853716

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Color Your Home is a personal, intuitive exploration of vibrant, sensual colors in nature, and an easy-to-use guide for expressing our passions and selves in the colors we choose to adorn our homes. But how does one go beyond the "rules" of color to discover what hues inspire and drive us and show us how to incorporate them into living spaces? Design expert and author Carol Bass encourages everyone to throw out the rules and start fresh by building a new relationship with color through nature and the outdoors. She shows how to identify colors that stimulate and thrill us as individuals, making...
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Conscious Style Home: Eco-Friendly Living for the 21st Century

By: Seo, Danny

Price: $3.47 USD

Publisher: St. Martin's Press : 2001-09-19

Seller ID: 0312276613-3-25249546

ISBN-13: 9780312276614

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

That is the essence of Danny Seo's Conscious Style philosophy. As a leading environmentalist, Seo believes it doesn't take much time, effort or money to make a difference in the world. It's the small choices we make everyday-from what we wear to what we furnish our homes with-that have a tremendous impact. In this gorgeously illustrated book, Seo describes hundreds of unique, readily available products and easy projects to help you create a comfortable, elegant living space without harming the planet. In" Conscious Style Home," Seo transforms his parents' suburban home. Recycled paint in gorge...
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Converted into Houses (A Studio Book)

By: Charles A. Fracchia; Jeremiah O. Bragstad [Photographer]

Price: $3.69 USD

Publisher: Viking Studio : 1976-11-19

Seller ID: 0670239976-4-23511104

ISBN-13: 9780670239979

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

Country Home Plans by Stephen Fuller: Eighty-Five Charming Designs from American Home Gallery

By: Fuller, Stephen

Price: $3.94 USD

Publisher: Home Planners : 2000-09-01

Seller ID: 1881955702-4-24967937

ISBN-13: 9781881955702

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

Country Traditions: Preserving America's Rich Ethnic Heritage (American Country)

By: Time-Life Books

Price: $3.58 USD

Publisher: Time Life Education : 1992-05-01

Seller ID: 0809470586-4-21709116

ISBN-13: 9780809470587

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Acceptable

Creating the Inspired House: Discovering Your Place Called Home

By: Connell, John

Price: $3.83 USD

Publisher: Taunton Press : 2004-10-01

Seller ID: 1561586919-3-27040525

ISBN-13: 9781561586912

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Where we choose to settle, how and what we build, and how our homes feel inside and out-all are reflections of who we are. The best houses are about people, and Creating the Inspired House is full of stories of memorable characters immersed in the discovery of a place they call home. With 300 color photographs, this book takes readers on walk-throughs of over 20 inspired homes across the country-large and small, new and remodeled-with the very homeowners, architects, and builders who collaborated on their creation. Each of the houses is shaped by the homeowners' personal passions, and it is th...
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Designing the Good Home

By: Wedlick, Dennis

Price: $24.16 USD

Publisher: Harper Design : 2004-01-06

Seller ID: 0060089431-11-28578842

ISBN-13: 9780060089436

Binding: hardcover

Condition: New

Following up on the success of the Good Home, Designing the Good Home continues the exploration of the elements that go into the making of a good home. Author Dennis Wedlick looks at the work of three architects whose attention to detail and fine craftsmanship have gained them broad recognition. The architects featured include Peter Bohlin of the Pennsylvania-based firm of Bohlin Cwynski Jackson whose residential work can be found throughout the United States, Hugh Newell Jacobson, a Washington DC based architect known for his classical modern houses that have been featured in shelter magazine...
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Discoveries: Forbidden City (Discoveries Series)

By: Morel, Dominique; Beguin, Giles

Price: $3.47 USD

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams : 1997-09-01

Seller ID: 0810928221-3-21074055

ISBN-13: 9780810928220

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Good

Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed, affordably priced, compact paperbacks bring ideas to life and amplify our understanding of civilization in a new way.
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Category: Domestic