Abrams Guide To American House Styles

What are the unique characteristics that make a house Colonial or Craftsman Modern or Deco or any of the other approximately 20 styles of domestic architecture ... » 

What are the unique characteristics that make a house Colonial or Craftsman Modern or Deco or any of the other approximately 20 styles of domestic architecture common in the United States? At a time of nearobsessive attention to home design and renovation this compact easily accessible guide the only book of its kind with all colour photography makes the identification of house styles a breeze. Multiple examples of each house style are provided the book includes 350 houses from more than 40 states so the reader can see the regionspecific variations. Complementing the beautiful colour photographs is a selection of line drawings highlighting each styles key attributes. «