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An illustrated guide to home planning, design, and construction demystifies the process and takes readers step-by-step through each stage in the creation of a house, including framing, roofing, window installation, and electricity
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Architect Connell (Yale School of Architecture) founded the Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont where he teaches people to shape their building or renovation dreams into practical terms; students are people who don't want to put blind faith in architect or builder. His book is full of necessary information about conceptual processes as well as building practicalities what works and what doesn't in connection with materials, construction, heating and ventilation, site planning, and interior design. Open to and interested in innovation, he nevertheless knows how to gently but firmly point out the pitfalls and limitations of overly radical solutions. Illustrated with photos and the author's drawings. 11x9" Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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