Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Sterling March 1, 2005
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402723571
ISBN-13: 978-1402723575
Product Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
Product Description
"Provides an excellent introduction as well as suggestions for using these plans to add architectural detail to your own homean excellent bibliography."--Victorian Homes
"The best home, barn and landscape designsin a charming book.[It] contains numerous original illustrations showing a wealth of construction details, site plans and plantings."--Fine Homebuilding
This classic bestseller contains the finest collection of architectural designs from a bygone era--and it's a boon for anyone hoping to construct that dream house or add charming touches to a modern one. Hundreds of illustrations from actual 19th century building plans feature architects' blueprints and drawings, full-color photos, and more. The buildings range from humble farmers' cabins to summer getaway cottages for the rich, and there's plenty of detail work, including built-in shelves, dormers, and turned balusters. With this information, an architect could easily create anything shown on the pages.
