She teaches us the language and grammar of classical architecture, revealing how balance, harmony, and detail all contribute to creating a home that will be loved rather than tolerated. Marianne Cusato, creator of the award–winning Katrina Cottages, has authored and illustrated this definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right-to the eye and to the soul. This return to traditional architectural principles venerates qualities that once were taken for granted in home design: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and even sustainability. Good luck and have fun building your library.Īs a timeless builder, you will need a mix of historic books as well as new books." much needed book both for homeowners who want a beautiful and well proportioned house and for the professionals who help them to realize that dream." -Sarah Susanka, FAIA, architect and author of The Not So Big series and Home by Design Even as oversized McMansions continue to elbow their way into tiny lots nationwide, a much different trend has taken shape. They are invaluable.Īs a timeless builder, you will need a mix of historic books as well as new books. You should have a minimum of 50 historic trade catalogs. Begin bidding and collecting and building your library. Go on eBay, go to books and manuscripts, and then search for millwork, or house plans, or plumbing, or whatever your field of interest. To build timeless houses, we must understand the details and methods of timeless building. As I look through my library, I see countless books that each hold special nuggets of information. This isn’t a cop-out on my part because I can’t name a 5th book. It is the bible of American architectural identification. This was one of the first books I ever read on house styles and I have handed out at least 8 copies to clients and employees alike. The 2nd edition now includes houses built after 1940 as well as clues for identifying neighborhoods. I’m happy to report her book is still relevant and equally valuable to any one interested in understanding the details of America’s vast and varied architectural styles.
I have just had the pleasure of looking through Virginia’s long-awaited 2nd edition to her classic book.
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