This charmingly illustrated book is the ultimate field guide to domestic architecture. How to Read Houses equips the reader with the visual vocabulary to recognize house types, materials, and parts, then it demonstrates these features in a range of architectural styles. Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings and full-color photographs, this handy guide will illuminate the reader's experience when visiting new cities, touring landmark houses, and lay the foundations for a revealing architectural exploration of local neighborhoods.
- Paperback - 5.25" x 6.5"
- 256 pages