Overview
"A must-have primer for homeowners and professionals, this impressive book presents the first comprehensive survey of its kind on how to achieve truly compatible, stylistically resonant additions and renovations. From exploring ""How Do Houses Grow?"" to ""Getting the Details Right,"" it guides readers through typical projects and issues, such as finding more space within an existing footprint or blending in new windows or dormers without destroying historic character. The authors' expert perspective on dealing with historic buildings brings new ideas on design as well as problem-solving technologies, like compact water heaters. Also included is advice on meshing sustainable building practices, such as geothermal heating, with an already built house (the greenest house there is). Richly illustrated with color photos, plans, and drawings from nationally recognized architects, this book shares analysis and experience from two of the nation's most respected old-house professionals."
Full Product Details
Author: Mark Alan Hewitt, FAIA ,
Gordon Bock
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Dimensions:
Width: 26.70cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 21.10cm
Weight: 1.334kg
ISBN: 9780393706192
ISBN 10: 0393706192
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 22 July 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Professional & Vocational
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
required reading for vintage homeowners and enthusiasts reads like an entertaining conversation between friends, with a clear and heartfelt message at its core: Take care of the past and the past will take care of you. It is a welcome addition to the toolkit.--Lynne Lavelle
The Vintage House will convince any homeowner that treasured houses deserve thoughtful renovations. With a blend of inspiration and information, Hewitt and Bock make the case that quality design and a healthy respect for history yield brilliant results. Follow their suggestions and you just can t go wrong.--James Schwarts, Editor of Preservation , The Magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
[B]oth smart and gorgeous. When it comes to the ins and outs of old houses, these guys know it all. Read this one, learn from it and then put it on your coffee table for others to enjoy.
Author Information
Mark Alan Hewitt, FAIA, an architectural historian and preservation architect, lives in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Gordon Bock, the longtime editor of Old-House Journal, lives and works in Silver Spring, Maryland.
