Beautiful Houses, A Study In House Building: Foreign Examples In Domestic Architecture, A Collection Of American House Plans, Materials And Details Fo (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436985420)

""Beautiful Houses, A Study In House Building: Foreign Examples In Domestic Architecture, A Collection Of American House Plans, Materials And Details For The Artistic House Builder, The Architect"" is a book written by Louis H. Gibson and published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to house building, featuring a collection of foreign examples in domestic architecture, American house plans, materials, and details for the artistic house builder and architect. The book is divided into several sections, each covering different aspects of house building. The first section explores foreign examples in domestic architecture, providing readers with a range of design ideas and inspiration from other countries. The second section features a collection of American house plans, showcasing a variety of styles and designs that were popular at the time. The third section of the book focuses on materials and details for the artistic house builder. This section provides readers with detailed information on the different materials used in house building, as well as tips on how to use these materials to create unique and beautiful designs. The final section of the book is geared towards architects, providing them with practical advice and guidance on how to design and build beautiful houses that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Overall, ""Beautiful Houses, A Study In House Building"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in house building, architecture, or design. It provides readers with a wealth of information and inspiration, and is a must-read for anyone looking to build or design their own home.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Louis H. Gibson
ISBN-10: 1436985420
ISBN-13: 9781436985420
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 372
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d