{"product_id":"the-american-house-100-contemporary-homes-9781864707380","title":"The American House: 100 Contemporary Homes","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowcases 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665837219893,"sku":"ByrdShop_1864707380","price":39.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781864707380.jpg?v=1782409466","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-american-house-100-contemporary-homes-9781864707380","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}