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Language
English
Description
"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,...
9) Houses
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
1998
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the different kinds of houses used in various places around the world as a result of people adapting their dwelling to their environment.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Pub
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
176 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
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....
Author
Publisher
David R. Godine, Publisher
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
198 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
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...
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