American Vernacular: Buildings and Interiors, 1870-1960 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780393732627)

With more than 600 illustrations, this book interprets vernacular architecture as it emerged with the industrialization of building materials. It provides an overview of building and plan types for houses, commercial buildings, and churches, explaining the development of key design elements and how they have been incorporated into American architecture.

Author: Herbert Gottfried, Jan Jennings
ISBN-10: 0393732622
ISBN-13: 9780393732627
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 378
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.40lbs
Size: 10.92h x 8.50w x 1.01d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 01/01/2010
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2009 pg. 237