Architectural style is defined as a definite type of architecture; distinguished by special characteristics of structure and ornament. This revised edition of What Style Is It? includes new sections on Neoclassical; Romanesque and Rustic Styles. It also provides more examples of how pure styles vary by geographic region across the US. * Includes sections on 25 of the most significant architectural styles including Early Colonial; Federal and Second Empire * More than 200 photos and line drawings make this a visually rich resource. 30% of photos and drawings are new to this edition * A glossary offers quick access to architectural terms * Includes an added guide to using the Historical American Buildings Society online catalogue of more than 30;000 historic structures; giving access to more than 51;000 measured drawings; 156;000 photographs and more than 30;000 original historical reports
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. LandscapeBy Dean ApostolI have had this book for years; since just after it came out. I have known the author for many years and we published a book together: Designing Sustainable Forest Landscapes. The author; Simon Bell; is a leading thinker; researcher; and quite capable landscape architect who has spent his career trying to understand landscape patterns and processes and how these can be used in design and conservation. I have often dug into my copy to find references to issues that I am working with day to day; in the field of landscape ecology and aesthetics.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Landscape - Patterns; Perception; and ProcessBy "jon"I bought this book for a class about two years ago; it was a not required; but my professor suggested it in addition to our required text. After the semester ended; the course was reformatted; and this book was not being bought back. This book sat on the shelf with others Ive kept; decided to buy; or also have been left with until about November.I really wish we had used the book; I wish that I had read it earlier because some of the design principles raised by Bell have dramatically helped to improve my work. I havent finished the book yet; but it has helped me greatly to understand my own designs to explain them to others; as well as to form a starting point with the idea that humans have certain native proportions; angles; shapes; colors; and patterns that are perceived as beautiful. These concepts are necessary when you are involved in landscape architecture; and Im very glad I ended up using this book.