Farmhouse

Inspiration for the Classic American Home

Editors of 'Fine Homebuilding'

$85

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Taunton Press Inc
28 October 2021

Houses, apartments, flats, units

Series: Fine Homebuilding

The farmhouse is a classic American icon, combining comfort and simplicity, elegance and nostalgia, all without pretension. No matter the age or condition, these historic homesteads call to mind the pragmatism of the pioneers who worked the land and raised their families at a time when practicality was key to prosperity.

But the farmhouse is more than a historic artifact. Farmhouse style continues to evolve into the 21st century, carrying with it the best of the past while adapting to our modern lifestyle. Whether built in 1720 or 2020, a farmhouse is instantly recognisable for its main rectangular form, gabled or lean-to additions, various outbuildings, and spartan architecture, among other hallmarks. While the farmhouse's use of natural materials and basic construction is indicative of its traditional, sensible nature, modern farmhouses might equally be built according to Passive House or other energy-efficient standards.

Whether true to tradition or adapted for a modern lifestyle, the houses featured in Farmhouse are a testament to the flexibility, durability, longevity, and - above all else - the everlasting appeal of the American farmhouse.

SELLING POINTS: .

Energy-efficient design. Several of the farmhouses featured were built with energy efficiency in mind and include Passive House and net-positive designs. .

A traditional style reinvented for today. The 20 homes in Farmhouse represent the best interpretations of this classic style in new and renovated homes designed for modern living. .

Coast-to-coast coverage. Features a broad range of farmhouses of all regional variations to appeal to people who already own farmhouses as well as city-dwelling dreamers. .

Popular style. Farmhouse style regularly scores as one of the most popular of all North American house styles.

By: Editors of 'Fine Homebuilding'
Imprint: Taunton Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781641551649
ISBN 10: 164155164X
Series: Fine Homebuilding
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 28 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

All contributing authors are seasoned professionals whose articles have appeared in Fine Homebuilding magazine. Since 1981 Fine Homebuilding has been providing information and inspiration to everyone who cares about quality home improvement and construction. the magazine is the best source of home improvement information and helps readers build projects better, faster, and more efficiently. The farmhouses have been selected from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine.

Reviews for Farmhouse: Inspiration for the Classic American Home

A visual pleasure to browse through one page at a time, Farmhouse: Reimagining the Classic American Icon is a unique, extraordinary, detailed, and exceptionally informative survey that would grace any personal, professional, community, college, or university library collection. -- Midwest Book Review