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Designing the Good Home

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ISBN-10: 0060797258

ISBN-13: 9780060797256

Edition: 2005

Authors: Dennis Wedlick

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This text explores the elements that go into making a good home. It looks at the work of three architects whose attention to detail and fine craftsmanship have gained them broad recognition.
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List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 5/31/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 228
Size: 8.96" wide x 10.98" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 2.574
Language: English

In 1998 The New York Times declared Dennis Wedlick a "rising star in architecture." This rise has continued with the growing success of his firm, Dennis Wedlick Architect LLC, (www.denniswedlick.com). Known for creating striking, sustainable homes and buildings, the firm has received national recognition from the media and the design community. The author of The Good Home, Designing the Good Home, and Good House Parts, Wedlick also lectures around the country on subjects ranging from specific architectural styles to sustainable design.

Designing the Good Homep. 8
The Modern Thinking that Guides Today's Picturesque Houses
Modern Techniquesp. 20
Bold Shapesp. 22
Restrained Palettep. 32
Grids of Glassp. 42
Exposed Structurep. 48
Perfect Lightp. 58
Romantic Techniquesp. 66
Blending into the Landscapep. 68
Controlling the Approachp. 82
Manipulating Circulationp. 88
Worshiping Nature from Withinp. 96
Seductive Materialsp. 104
Evoking the Familiarp. 112
Gaffney Residencep. 114
Kahn Residencep. 120
Windhoverp. 126
Old Mission Cottagep. 132
Creating a Sense of Placep. 138
Tunipus Compoundp. 140
Sohn Residencep. 148
Tin Roofp. 156
Tom & Karin's Placep. 164
Greene Residencep. 170
Collaborating with the Landp. 178
Oregon Coast Housep. 180
Palmedo Residencep. 188
Georgian Bay Retreatp. 196
Mckinney Housep. 204
Pins Sur Merp. 210
Forest Housep. 216
Platesp. 222
Creditsp. 239
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