Patterns of Home: The Ten Essentials of Enduring Design

Looking for inspiration and direction in the design or remodel of your home? Clearly written and profusely illustrated, Patterns of Home brings you the timeless lessons of residential design. The 10 patterns described in the book -- among them, "capturing light" and "the flow through rooms" -- are drawn from hundreds of principles and presented with clarity by the authors, renowned architects who have designed homes together for more than 30 years. This book will jump-start the design process and make the difference between a home that satisfies material requirements and one that meets your personal needs of "home." Patterns of Home promises to become the "design bible" for homeowners and architects.

Highlights...

• The authors' work in residential architecture was the inspiration behind Sarah Susanka's best-selling The Not So Big House and Creating the Not So Big House
• Insightful tours of 33 homes bring essential design concepts to life
• 300 photos and 50 illustrations illustrate the patterns