Book of Donmon Teith

Explores the factors and influences that have enriched American architecture throughout its development from colonial times to the present, covering houses, apa

Architecture requires a broad definition. It involves more than simply questions of style, esoteric theory, or technical progress; it is the physical record of

A wide-ranging, yet substantive, account of the history of American architecture from pre-historic times to the present.

Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration?