The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes

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Showcases contemporary residential architecture and design across the United States by renowned international architects and designers illustrated with full-color photography informative descriptions and detailed floor plans Introduced by an acclaimed expert on the profound influences of key architecture and design practitioners and the topic of building in different environments throughout the United States Includes selected high-calibre contemporary gems spanning the nation including multiple projects across a wide range of topographies and environments from rural to urban from small-scale apartment dwellings to large rambling villas The American House is an outstanding and extensive collection of contemporary residential designs seen across the United States today. This book follows the incredibly successful and recently published title European House which also features a gorgeous collection of residential architecture produced by architects from across the globe. The American House contains cutting-edge residential designs by leading architects from across the United States illuminated with rarely seen photographs and detailed plans and underlines the sensitivity of todays architects to the natural environment as well as the care and attention paid to interior design and everyday living. This new volume features myriad ranges of style sophistication affordability site and landscape with an emphasis on sustainability practices in both construction and design. Each project illustrates how architects adapt their designs to accommodate the challenges posed by the local topography and variations in climate along with a sharp focus on optimum strategies for sustainable living be it across small boutique projects to large-scale luxury abodes. This book reveals the worlds top architectural trends shaping the future and the architectural visions of several forward-thinking architects.