Under the Sun: Desert Style and Architecture (Paperback)

by Suzi Moore (Author), Terrence Moore (Author), Stewart Udall (Contributor)

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Product Description
Under the Sun features the architectural traditions of desert living around the world, from ancient adobe structures to innovative homes. Beginning with the age-old desert architecture of North African, Spanish, and Native American cultures, the book profiles ecologically sound homes in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Northern Mexico.

About the Author
Suzi and Terrence Moore have many become experts through experience of desert living and desert architecture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Bulfinch (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821225871
• ISBN-13: 978-0821225875
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,312,954 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My southwest decorating bible, August 18, 2000

By	Nancylee Myatt (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Under the Sun: Desert Architecture and Style (Hardcover)

"Under the Sun" has become my southwest decorating bible. I bought the book when I was looking for decorating and architectural ideas for a desert home I was building. The book explores and exposes all the of varied and amazing orgins and styles of desert and southwestern design. The photos are stunning and intriguing and the text is rich with information and sources. I have since used the book for paint and decorating tips in several homes. This is one book in my library that has become a favorite loner, and has ultimately become my best gift book -- mostly to assure it will return to my shelf.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative & Beautiful, February 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Under the Sun: Desert Architecture and Style (Hardcover)

I was searching for a book on desert homes and architecture styles. This book is broken into several chapters on homes around the world living under desert regions. Thoughout the books there are dazzling and breath taking photos along with informative background on every country and building construction for the desert home. I was pacticularly interested in the great USA (Arizona, New Mexico & California) because I am planning to build a home in a desert region. I needed a reference to help me understand and view a desert style of living and this book has helped. You'll find some interior decorating, color schemes, landscaping and several ideas of bringing the dry outdoors into your unique home.
I love looking at this impressive book, it sits on my coffee table for all to enjoy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Examples for Our Own Home Building Plans, October 28, 2008

By	kis "simplicity" (Hollywood, PA United States) - See all my reviews

We took many southwestern home building ideas from this book. The pictures were so vibrant. We used the color combinations in many of our rooms.