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Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements To Use & Avoid (2011)

by Marianne Cusato(Favorite Author)

4.32 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1402791038 (ISBN13: 9781402791031)

languge

English

genre

Poetry

publisher

Sterling

review 1: What a great find! Stumbled upon this book at the local library and found it to be so enjoyable that I kept it for a year. Without renewing. I know. Upon returning I was faced with a hefty $5 late fee - I paid it and happily donated another $15. Then I went and bought a copy of my own!I love the Do / Don't Do sections - this is a dangerous book though. Don't give it to somebody who just bought a home, they'll be bound to find a thing or two that aren't up to snuff. But thanks to the tips in this book. the houses coming out of my office get better and better. Thanks Ms. Cusato for a great contribution to the field of residential architecture.
review 2: I studied architecture for 3 years in college. I found myself laughing and chuckling at drawings throughout. ... moreThings I'd also seen on houses and found hideous. It's amazing the ugly and nonsensical things people build. You wouldn't think a "textbook" so entertaining. But apparently this book started as a series of faxes back and forth showing what NOT to do. Maybe these are inside jokes for Architects, but I think anyone building a house should look over this book.One of the best pieces of advice for all the armchair architects, including myself: Start with the roof plan! If I ever design/build my own house, I will buy this book for reference to design and discuss architectural elements with my husband and contractor. Speaking of which, I hope some "custom home builders" /developers will read this book. There's nothing quite like a really expensive ugly house. less

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