Title: The Australian house : homes of the tropical north /
Authors: Saini, Balwant Singh.; Joyce, Ray.
Publisher: Lansdowne Press,
Year: 1982
Subjects: Architecture, Domestic Australia Northern Australia.; Architecture, Tropical Australia Northern Australia.
Abstract: The traditional timber house of tropical northern Australia with photographs, architectural plans and accompanying text on the influences and development of these unique houses.
Contents: Origins -- Structure -- Miners cottages -- Urban houses -- Matter of style -- Climate -- Verandahs -- House of stumps -- Interiors -- Fences -- Restoration and renovation. Exterior -- Under the house -- Raised floor -- Gardens and outbuildings -- Interiors -- Word on painting -- Some legal matters.