Profusely illustrated description and analysis of actual building practices: quarrying methods, dressing and laying blocks of stone, brickwork, pyramid construction, Egyptian mathematics, tools, much else. Nearly 270 photographs and illustrations of sites and excavations, quarries, building plans, architects' diagrams and elevations, and a myriad of construction details. 125 photographs. 144 line illustrations.
Domestic Architecture of the American Colonies and of the Early Republic by Fiske Kimball Detailed, comprehensive history of the evolution of American domestic architecture from 1620–1825, with 219 photographs, floor plans, drawing, and elevations. Authoritative, scholarly, and highly readable.
The English Castle : An Account of Its Development as a Military Structure by A. Hamilton Thompson This evocative survey traces the rise of fortresses across England and Wales, with 200 photographs, drawings, and plans. Sites include York Castle, Conway Castle, Dover Castle, and Kenilworth Castle.
Designs for Street Fronts, Suburban Houses and Cottages by M. F. Cummings, C. C. Miller Excellent architectural sourcebook includes street front elevations, with enlarged and detailed designs for residential entrances, cornices, a curved roof, dormer window, and much more. 714 illustrations.
The Bungalow Book: Floor Plans and Photos of 112 Houses, 1910 by Henry L. Wilson Here are 112 of the most popular and economic blueprints of the early 20th century — plus an illustration or photograph of each completed house. A wonderful time capsule that still offers a wealth of valuable insights.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Dana House by Donald Hoffmann Handsome pictorial essay documents creation of this residential masterpiece with over 160 interior and exterior photos, plans, elevations, sketches, and studies while an informative text scrutinizes its history, site, plans, and other aspects.
