- SKU: 9781468304992
- BARCODE: 9781468304992
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
Designing a House: An Illustrated Guide to Planning Your Own Home - Paperback
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Description
by Lester Walker (Author)
Designing a House by renowned architect Lester Walker is a clear, practical, and beautifully illustrated manual for anyone dreaming of building a home from the ground up.
This accessible guide demystifies the architectural process, offering readers the tools and knowledge needed to design a functional, efficient, and deeply personal living space.
From floor plans and elevations to lighting, layout, and materials, Walker walks readers through every step of home planning with hand-drawn diagrams and expert commentary.
Whether you're building your first house, remodeling, or simply exploring design ideas, this book is an invaluable resource that combines architectural principles with real-world advice to help turn vision into reality.
PRAISE FOR THE WORK OF LESTER WALKER:
"Attractive, superbly organized." ―Newsday
"The drawings of these houses are splendid . . . a rich illustrative record of American house architecture." ―Boston Globe
"It's impossible not to respond to Walker's warm, supportive tone . . . A pleasure to read." ―Booklist
"Engaging." ―Witold Rybczynski, author of Home
"I am thoroughly charmed . . . You too will fall in love with a little house." ―John Mack Carter
Author Biography
Lester Walker is an award-winning architect and author of numerous books including "American Shelter," "Tiny Houses," and "Block Building for Children." He lives in Woodstock, New York, where his architectural practice is based.
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