Designing a House: An Illustrated Guide to Planning Your Own Home

Designing a House: An Illustrated Guide to Planning Your Own Home by Walker, Lester. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9781468304992.

Designing a House by renowned architect Lester Walker is a clear, practical, and beautifully illustrated manual for anyone dreaming of building a home from the ground up. This accessible guide demystifies the architectural process, offering readers the tools and knowledge needed to design a functional, efficient, and deeply personal living space. From floor plans and elevations to lighting, layout, and materials, Walker walks readers through every step of home planning with hand-drawn diagrams and expert commentary. Whether youre building your first house, remodeling, or simply exploring design ideas, this book is an invaluable resource that combines architectural principles with real-world advice to help turn vision into reality. PRAISE FOR THE WORK OF LESTER WALKER: “Attractive, superbly organized.” ―Newsday “The drawings of these houses are splendid . . . a rich illustrative record of American house architecture.” ―Boston Globe “It’s impossible not to respond to Walker’s warm, supportive tone . . . A pleasure to read.” ―Booklist “Engaging.” ―Witold Rybczynski, author of Home “I am thoroughly charmed . . . You too will fall in love with a little house.” ―John Mack Carter