Hanok: The Korean House Format:Hardcover If the goal were to

If the goal were to build a house in which everyone would like to live the architect would likely be Italian the engineer maybe German the gardener probably British and the craftspeople either Swiss or Japanese

A sumptuously illustrated authoritative introduction to the principal architectural and decorating styles of the American house from Colonial times to the mid-twentieth century

that somewhat dubious claim nonetheless influenced the design and planning of these ubiquitous yet often overlooked campus buildings

Whether fabricated from a 1960s kit or as a new build via retro inspiration the variety of styles and homeowners in this photo-driven collection beautifully captures the romance of a classic structure which beckons to travelers and homebuyers today just as it did sixty years ago

A foreword by actor and environmentalist Robert Redford speaks to the urgency with which we must act to combat climate change and how prefabricated small homes have a role to play in that challenge

Hanok: The Korean House Format:Hardcover If the goal were toAppreciate the understated glamour and traditional comfort in this collection of the most excellent examples of timeless Korean architecture. Hanok: The Korean House provides new insights on the stylish traditional Korean homes that are experiencing a resurgence of popularity in Seoul today. While the exteriors of these houses are indistinguishable from traditional hanok built decades ago the insides have entirely changed and adapted with the times.