What not to build : architectural options for homeowners

Edelman, Sandra 1960- (Author). Gaman, Judy, 1971- (Added Author). Reid, Robby, 1953- (Added Author). Creative Homeowner Press (Added Author).

Summary: "What not to build is about the houses you drive by everyday. Some of them are well designed, but many fall prey to very common design mistakes. ... The three authors show how to fix the most common design mistakes"--p. [2] of cover.

Item details

ISBN: 1580112935 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9781580112932 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
223 p. : col. ill., plans ; 28 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Creative Homeowner, c2006.

Contents / Notes

General Note:

At head of title: Creative Homeowner.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Chapter 1 Principles of Design 12 -- Chapter 2 The Front Entry 22 -- Chapter 3 Columns 46 -- Chapter 4 Porches 60 -- Chapter 5 Windows 74 -- Chapter 6 Selecting Materials 92 -- Chapter 7 Exterior Ornamentation 108 -- Chapter 8 Roofs 130 -- Chapter 9 Dormers 146 -- Chapter 10 Proportion and Balance 164 -- Chapter 11 Eclectic Architect 182 -- Chapter 12 360-Degree Architecture 198 -- Chapter 13 Landscaping 206.

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