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 enlarge | Authors: Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, Barbara Winslow
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 162610
Format: Illustrated
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 156158696X
Dewey Decimal Number: 728.370222
EAN: 9781561586967
ASIN: 156158696X
Publication Date: October 4, 2005
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valuable information May 7, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book provides valuable informaion for those who want to pursue the perfectly built and positioned home. The concepts are fasinating and could be somewhat easy to put into pratice, however, the author uses large, VERY expensivly built homes leaving the impression that only the very wealthy can afford such superior design. This is unfortunate. I do believe that some the most basic concepts can be put into play in most homes it would just take some imagination and determination.
starts the gears turning January 9, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
A good browsing book to get in the mindset of looking at homes with a keen eye. Not overwhelming in details (which is what I wanted at the moment,) it gave me a good basic set of tools to begin thinking about why I liked or disliked the places where i've lived, practical functionality, and alternative design. If you really want to delve headfirst into the subject of patterns of space, the book that this was based off of would be best. If it's just a little nudge towards inspiration, this is a good bet.
 Great place to start! January 9, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a great overview for learning the basic principles of home design. We were able to look back at the various places we lived and understand why we loved or hated certain elements which gives us a better understanding of what to aim for in our next house.
Architecture in a nutshell January 5, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this book while shopping for a house. It contains beautifuly distilled information, and illustrative photographs. There is so much information that it takes some dedication to read the whole book. I don't know if a textbook-educated architect would agree with the info, but it all makes great sense to me. Many of the examples describe homes on very large lots. Living in Los Angeles, I don't know many people with such large lots. I'm sure that in other parts of the country, the examples are more pertinent.
Attention all architecture buffs!! November 5, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you're thinking of building a house and engaging the services of an architectural firm, this is a fabulous overview of the ten elements essential to creating an appealing single-family home. The text is clear and engaging and the accompanying photographs support the authors' point. I wish I'd read this book sooner, but I can assure you I'll read it again. This book should be first on your list if you're educating yourself about design principles.
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