Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design - Hardcover

Jacobson, Max; Silverstein, Murray; Winslow, Barbara

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1561585335 ISBN 13: 9781561585335

Publisher: Taunton Press Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Clearly written and profusely illustrated, this book brings the timeless lessons of residential design to homeowners who seek inspiration and direction in the design or remodelling of their homes. This is destined to become the design bible for architects and stylish homeowners. The simple patterns described in this book will make the difference between a home that satisfies only the material needs of the owners and one that satisfies the essence of home. Colour photographs, drawings and simple analogies clarify the design concepts so that homeowners can use the same design tools as architects to evaluate the potential of a home for purchase. * A ground breaking book that offers innovative, thought-provoking design essentials that shape and define a well-crafted home. * Visually rich book that translates timeless design concepts into 10 classic enduring patterns - Inhabiting the site - Creating rooms, inside & out - - Sheltering roof - Capturing light - Parts in proportion - - The flow through the rooms - Private edges, common core - - Refuge and outlook - Places in between - Composing with materials -

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Review

"The advice contained in this thoughtful book is both insightful and practical, but the range of beautifully designed houses that illustrate "Patterns of Home" is a real treat." --Witold Rybczynski, author of "Home" and "The Look of Architecture" ""Patterns of Home" gives back to the homeowner the tools to make a house a truly wonderful place to live." --Sarah Susanka, author of "The Not So Big House" and "Home by Design"

About the Author

Max Jacobson, founding partner in the internationally respected California firm JSWD Architects, has been practicing architecture for almost 40 years. Co-author of A Pattern Language and Patterns of Home (the latter published by The Taunton Press), Max has been a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley and is currently Instructor of Architecture at Diablo Valley College in California. Silverstein is an internationally respected architect. Winslow is a former elementary school teacher in the Alaska Bush.

Edition details

• Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1561585335
• ISBN 13: 9781561585335
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240