Get your house right, architectural elements to use & avoid, Marianne Cusato & Ben Pentreath ; with Richard Sammons & Leon Krier ; foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales ; in association with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America
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Get your house right, architectural elements to use & avoid, Marianne Cusato & Ben Pentreath ; with Richard Sammons & Leon Krier ; foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales ; in association with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 253) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Get your house right
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
747990509
Responsibility statement
Marianne Cusato & Ben Pentreath ; with Richard Sammons & Leon Krier ; foreword by H.R.H. The Prince of Wales ; in association with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America
Sub title
architectural elements to use & avoid
Summary
"In this comprehensive and authoratative guide, Marianne Cusato explains why so many of today's traditional-style buildings miss the mark; describes the essential elements of a house, how they work together, and how to use them appropriately; and shows how to avoid common mistakes at every stage of the design and construction process"--Cover, p. 2
Table Of Contents
Why you need this book -- Nine things you need to know -- Schematic design -- The orders -- Arches and pediments -- Windows -- Exterior doors -- Entrances -- Porches, balconies, and railings -- Roofs -- Cornices and eaves -- Chimneys -- Interiors -- Materials and methods -- Putting it all together
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