| Contemporary Texas Architecture Contributor(s): Rooney, E. Ashley (Author), Joseph Adams (With), Kevin Alter (With) |
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ISBN: 0764352385 ISBN-13: 9780764352386 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $45.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Regional - Architecture | Buildings - Residential |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 11.8" W x 9" (3.44 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A long-overdue book documenting a state with a growing population, this richly illustrated collection of homes displays the work of 34 Texas architects whose buildings embrace their region and place. These award-winning residences vary in style, scale, budget, and site, but they are all positioned to incorporate the Texas light, landscape, and local materials. More important, they are designed and constructed to deal with the prospect of climate change, including Texas-size hurricanes, tornadoes, heat, and drought. Readers will appreciate the regional rigor of these buildings sited on the Hill Country's arid escarpments, deep in the piney woods of East Texas, and in the insufferable heat of the southern coastal plain. Being Texas proud means being place proud, yet all of the projects showcase principles that are surprisingly universal. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rooney, E. Ashley: - Ashley Rooney is the author of many books on art and architecture, including Asian-Inspired Architecture and Design (2010) and LEEDing the Way (2015). Her beautifully illustrated books provide the opportunity to see an eclectic selection of well-designed homes and meet their architects. |