American Vernacular: Buildings and Interiors, 1870-1960 [Paperback]

Herbert Gottfried (Author), Jan Jennings (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2009

A comprehensive examination of American vernacular buildings.

With more than 600 illustrations, this book interprets vernacular architecture as it emerged with the industrialization of building materials. It provides an overview of building and plan types for houses, commercial buildings, and churches, explaining the development of key design elements and how they have been incorporated into American architecture. 620 illustrations

Editorial Reviews

Review

“The present book draws…two earlier works together, but in a way that is far more than simply the interleaving of separate sections. The new work is more of a discursive and critical study, even more liberally illustrated….” (Traditional Dwellings and Settlements Review )

About the Author

Herbert Gottfried is a professor emeritus at Cornell University and lives in Ithaca, New York.

Jan Jennings is a professor at Cornell University and lives in Ithaca, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 378 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (July 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393732622
• ISBN-13: 978-0393732627
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,988 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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