A study of farm houses from across the country, their exteriors and interiors. Includes more than 250 colored photographs.

By examining the Japanese history of buildings and building designs from prehistory to modern day, lovers of Japan will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of this island country. Simplicity, sensitivity to the natural environment, and the use of natural materials are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture. The Art of Japanese Architecture provides a broad overview of traditional Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context....

Northern New England in the late nineteenth century saw an explosion of what we now call "new home construction." The railroads had opened up the mountains to tourists while steamers regularly plied the coast. The concept of a paid summer vacation was gaining traction, and families, both rich and poor, were eager to rusticate in small villages where, close to nature, they would enjoy the blessings of a salubrious climate. Middle-class families could...

Describes the different kinds of houses used in various places around the world as a result of people adapting their dwelling to their environment.

A generously illustrated handbook for identifying and understanding structures that symbolize the region's unique cultural and historical landscape.

"A rewritten and revised edition of the original Great Camps of the Adirondacks originally published by Godine in 1984. In this edition, Kaiser defines "Adirondack Rustic Style" as an influential aesthetic movement in architecture and describes its development in the Adirondack region, particularly in the "Great Camps", often large rustic retreats built and maintained by the wealthy. He charts their development and recent efforts to restore, preserve,...