The American House
A guide to 100 iconic American houses, from the ancient to the new.
Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors
An accessible and affordable overview of 100 iconic houses and traditional dwellings in American architecture, from the ancient to the new
Features a wide range of houses from the vernacular dwellings of the Tiwa Indians and architectural classics such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater to today’s innovative sustainable builds, as well as national treasures such as Mount Vernon and Monticello
Arranged in chronological order, each house has been selected for its architectural merit and contribution to the development of American domestic architecture
Each entry consists of a full-page image and an accompanying text describing the house, its designer and historical context
- Includes a glossary of architectural terms and movements and a directory of houses open to the public
- An easy-to-use sourcebook for the architect and general reader alike
Hardback
250 x 290 mm, 9 7/8 x 11 3/8 in
112 pp
81 colour illustrations
19 black and white illustrations
ISBN 9780714848853
0714848859
An introduction to the history and architecture of the American house, from the 12th century to the present day. This book features 100 exemplary houses ranging from traditional dwellings to iconic masterpieces of the twentieth century and contemporary architect-designed builds. The houses are presented in chronological order and each entry features a full-page image with a short text describing the house, its designer and historical context.
Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors