[PDF] Wood Brick And Stone Houses eBook

Author : Allen G. Noble
Publisher : Amherst : University of Massachusetts Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,40 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Architecture
ISBN :

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"Wood, Brick and Stone is the first comprehensive treatment of the evolution of North American folk architecture. Richly illustrated with 560 floor plans, drawings, and photographs, this two-volume work discusses houses, barns, and other rural landscape features and traces the process of cultural diffusion that accompanied settlement of the continent. Folk architecture includes structures and buildings of all types, as well as items such as equipment and handicrafts. Methods of land division, shape and size of fields, arrangement of houses and other buildings, and modes and patterns of transportation are also treated. Volume 1 discusses such diverse dwellings as American colonial houses in the Northeast; English, French, and Spanish houses in the Southeast; Native American tipis, hogans, and dugouts; Spanish-Mexican adobes; and log cabins, western bungalows, New England cottages, and Georgian estates. Volume 2, Barns and Farm Structures, treats the evolution of barns and other agricultural buildings. Among the topics discussed are the ethnic origins of the North American farm barn, the changes this structure underwent as settlers made their way across North America, and the evolution and diffusion of secondary farm structures, such as silos, spring houses, windmills, and hay derricks. This interdisciplinary work will interest cultural and historical geographers, social and cultural historians, folklorists, and architects." -- Book Jacket.

Author : Carlos Garcia Fernandez
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,9 MB
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781864708370

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* Richly illustrated with full-color photographs, and detailed plans throughout* Features a selection of contemporary projects all employing or repurposing traditional materials, to create new and innovative buildings* Projects include a range of typologies, from houses to cultural centers, or museums to sports pavilions, brand new designer builds to modern extensions on centuries-old heritage buildings* Each example provides a clear illustration of how traditional materials have been used to highlight or enhance the building The buildings of the past were constructed with readily available and local materials, such as stone, wood, or handmade bricks. Architects in the modern era, however, can choose from an ever-increasing number of new materials, each one allowing for different advances in design. And yet the traditional materials have never been entirely supplanted; they still form an important part of the architectural range and are still used by architects the world over. The humble brick, for example, has remained a constant throughout the history of architecture, as has timber with its flexibility and warm tones. But today such elements can be used in conjunction with newer materials to highlight their natural beauty in many different ways: creating a stunning metal facade, wrapping a building with a cool, sleek stone finish, designing a wall with an eye-catching interesting texture, or adding depth or warmth to an internal design. Traditional metals are also finding new use, being employed to coat a structure in a light metal skin that reflects the sunlight, or embedded onto a building to add interest and texture. This book journeys through a curated selection of stunning examples from across the world, showcasing how each material is creatively used over a diverse range of building types and styles, and illustrating the myriad possibilities and forms available to the modern architect who chooses to rework these age-old materials into a brand-new decorative yet functional form.

Author : Margaret Bye Richie
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 21,78 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Architecture
ISBN :

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Stone Houses is a unique presentation of a beloved building tradition in one of the most charming and historically significant regions in the nation.

Author : Sherry Petersik
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 36,23 MB
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1579656765

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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

Author : A. J. Bicknell & Co.
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 18,44 MB
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0486140741

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DIV81 illustrations depict floor plans, elevations, and other details of suburban residences, capturing the elaborate, distinctive beauty of Victorian-era cornices, staircases, gables, verandas, doors, dormers, and more. /div

Author : Maureen Hubbard Barros
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 17,76 MB
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0815653220

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Jefferson County, New York, has one of the richest concentrations of stone houses in America. As many as 500 stone houses, churches, and commercial buildings were built there before 1860. Some of the buildings are beautiful mansions built by early entrepreneurs; others are small vernacular farmhouses. Some are clustered together; others dot the countryside near stone outcroppings. Embedded in the fabric of each building are the stories of its location, its maker, and its inhabitants over time. Lavishly illustrated with almost 300 photographs, this volume highlights eighty-five stone houses in the region. The editors explore both the beauty and permanence of the stonework and the courage and ambition of the early dwellers. They detail the ways in which skilled masons utilized local limestone and sandstone, crafting double-faced stone walls to protect against fire and harsh winters. The book includes discussions of the geology of the region, the stone buildings that have been lost, and the preservation and care of existing structures. Stone Houses of Jefferson County provides a fascinating look at the intrinsic beauty of these buildings and the historical links they provide to our early settlement.

Author : Allen G. Noble
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 23,33 MB
Release : 1984-05
Category :
ISBN : 9780870235184

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Traces the development of the designs of North American houses, barns, and farm buildings from the Colonial period to the present.

Author : Sarah Gunn
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 28,6 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 064309637X

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The book covers aspects of local stone building, from quarrying on site to building arches over openings for upper storey walls, and is a sourcebook of examples and methods to help the reader to carry on a tradition of building in local stone.