Creating a New Old House

Subtitle: Yesterday's Character for Today's Home Author(s): Versaci, Russell Publisher: Taunton Press Format: Paperback List Price:  Rs. 1,213 Category: Architecture ISBN-13: 9781561587926 ISBN-10: 1561587923 Language: English Pages: 218 Dimensions: 10.80x9.36x.60 in. Age Range: All Ages

Overview:

At the beginning of the new century, there's a groundswell of popular nostalgia for period houses with an authentic pedigree. Regional styles of old homes in all parts of the country have captured the imagination of homebuyers who are disillusioned with the cookie-cutter sameness of new home construction. Many are turning to the history and tradition of their own neighborhoods for inspiration in old houses--themes that will inspire and inform them in building a new home that will preserve a sense of place and the feeling of home.

Creating a New Old House explores how architects, builders, and craftsmen are reinterpreting the traditional American house. Through photographs and engaging text, brief discussions of history and craftsmanship, and occasional sidelong glances at the workings of real old houses, Versaci employs his Pillars of Traditional Design to explain how traditional houses go together and what gives them their unique design appeal. The author explores the creative work of architects, builders, and craftsmen from all corners of America who are creating new old houses in a revival of the distinctive traditions of American homebuilding--and refitting them to work for the demands of modern family living.