Description: This absolutely fascinating book on vernacular architecture - the way everyday people build homes from necessity and adaptive innovation. is hard to put down. By John Ivy Press Limited, and published by Rizzoli New York. Filled to the brim with photos, drawings, schematics, and thoughtful, researched insight on building materials, landscape, and ways of living, it would appeal to the expert , enthusiast, or curious layperson. Chapters include: - From Dutch Windmills to German Barns - From Mediterranean Caves to Bedouin Tents - From Japanese Minka to Toda Huts - From Zulu Indlu to the “Venice of Africa” - From the Plains Tipi to Frontier Log Cabins - From Chattel Houses to Urus Reed Houses - From Balinese Kuren to Maori Meetinghouses - Modern Vernacular Architecture The copy on offer is nearly pristine… it just shows some slight edge wear and discoloration to the dust jacket from shelving or carrying. Otherwise, crisp, clean, bright, unmarked or creased. A special gift or addition to your shelf. We care deeply about books and carefully inspect, clean, and take photos of those we sell so that you can see the actual item you are considering and bid with confidence, rather than taking a chance on a stock photo. We want you to love your purchase. Please ask any questions before bidding - we are happy to help! We also reuse clean recycled packaging to try to lessen our impact, so you may see a brand logo packaging arrive that isn’t relevant to your purchase, but should help it arrive safely. :)
Price: 24.9 USD
Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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Book Title: Buildings Without Architects : a Global Guide to Everyday Architecture
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
Topic: Reference, History / General
Publication Year: 2010
Item Height: 0.9 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Architecture
Item Weight: 18.4 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: John May
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Hardcover
