THE AMERICAN HOUSE

Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors

An accesible and affordable overview of 100 iconic houses and traditional dwellings in American architecture, from the ancient to the new

Features a wide range of houses from the vernacular dwellings of the Tiwa Indians and architectural classics such as Frank Lloyd Wright´s Fallinwater to today´s innovative sustainable builds, as well as national treasures such as Mount Vernon and Monticello.

Arranged in chronological order, each house has been selected for it´s architectural merit and contribution to the development of American domestic architecture.

Each entry cosists of a full-page image and an accompanying text describing the house, it´s designer and historical context.

Includes a glossary of architectural terms and movements and a directory of houses open to the public.

An easy-to use sourcebook for the architect and general reader alike