This book helps correct four decades of lost understanding about architecture and what makes a good renovation or new build for that matter look great
Best Renovation Ideas- Small House Porch Addition- 3 Design Strategies
In this video, we're showing the best remodel idea for a small cape cod house with an eye-catching front porch that invites and welcomes you home.
https://www.homerenoideas.com/cape-cod-small-porch-addition It's the first part of a series studying how to renovate small houses.
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We cover renovation ideas for small houses, the history of cape cod homes, 1940’s suburb development, three design strategies, and an evaluation of an old post-war house.
Book Review- American House Styles a concise guide by John Milnes Baker
Understanding the fabric of houses is by far one of the most rewarding experiences. Reading that fabric enables you to appreciate the complex story of history as you drive, walk , bike or meander through neighborhoods. In his work American House Styles a Concise Guide, Mr Baker lays out the road to architectural understanding.
With careful detail that doesn’t overwhelm a beginner and depth that still intrigues the professional reader, this guide captures the varied stages of architectural development in an enjoyable and informative way.
American House Styles a Concise Guide- John Milnes Baker, AIA
