The text not only discusses the houses' architectural innovations and design elements but also profiles the architects and their clients. 10.25x10.25" Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Thirty-one illustrations showcase the rich and varied architecture of residential homes across the United States. Designs and plans for constructing country homes with over 130 illustrations depicting interior and exterior designs, perspectives, and more. Found inside"The perfect book to turn your childhood LEGO® collection into a legitimate (and seriously fun) adult pastime." —Finn MacLeod, Arch Daily "Stunning...be the Corbusier of LEGO." —Wall Street Journal "For many budding architects the ... The Only Comprehensive Guide to Brick Specifically for Landscape Architects "Nothing remarkable about a brick, is there? 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