American Vernacular: Buildings and Interiors, 1870-1960

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 06/01/2009
ISBN: 9780393732627
Pages: 378
Weight: 3.40lbs
Size: 10.92h x 8.50w x 1.01d

Review Citations: Choice 01/01/2010
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2009 pg. 237