Home
Subtitle: Design and Architecture from Prehistory to Today
Contributors: Monica Berton (Editor); Helen Cooney (Editor)
Publisher: HOW Books
Published: November 28, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 575
ISBN-13: 9781581809978
Subjects: Design & Drafting; Domestic; History - General; Architectural Design; Residential Buildings Architecture; Architecture
Notes: · More than 120 of today's architecturally significant homes, selected by a panel of international consultants
· A written and visual journey through the homes of different times and cultures-from Mayan thatched huts to the grand palaces of Europe and Asia
· Includes an "Architects A-Z" feature--an easy-reference historical guide to the architects who have shaped architectural trends and design

From inner-city living and outer-city sprawl to spectacular country retreats and glimpses to the future, the architectural solutions used by today's architects can be found in Home. The book offers an insider's perspective, drawing on examples from history through to current trends. Home features easy to read floor plans and section views, stunning photography and perspectives from the architects