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Customer Reviews: Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 An ideal companion for the right sort of house:
Do This Not That: On the whole this is an excellent reference on how to correctly assemble traditional building elements. Strong graphic illustrations demonstrate the practical origins of classical components as well common pitfalls to avoid. How tall should a portico be? How many dormers and where? The important ordering principles of implementing classical orders are explained in an accessible text that is clearly illustrated and intuitively organized. Thumb though the entire book and pin point the relevant section in... Excellent reference.: I am a contractor and home builder and have an interest in quality residential design. This is an excellent reference book. It is full of details and information on traditional design elements (columns, windows, doors, arhces, etc). This is a great book for any one involved in the design of homes. My only complaint is that the author is a bit dogmatic about everything being exactly like tradition. For instance, an interior molding can be attractive without being historically accurate. None the less, this is... A concise encapsulation of classical building principles: I whole-heartedly agree with the positive reviews this book has enjoyed in these reviews. The drawings are clear, the writing direct and the principles outlined concisely stated. I would note that the author received a distinguished architectural prize in the area of practical design last year. The book sets forth the reasons some buildings look "right" and others just look "wrong" based upon proportion, massing and use of elements (such as columns, entablature, arches, etc. or their latter day...
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