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American Shelter

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Lester Walker 1996
paperback, 8.5"x11", 332 pages

The definitive illustrated survey of american housing styles, from the tipi to the architectural innovations of the 90s, with over 1,000 illustrations. "The drawings of these houses are splendid...a rich illustrative record of American house architecture."
-The Bost Globe

Les Walker came to the Shelter Institute's 25th anniversary reunion and gave a workshop for parent/child teams on American architecture. This book is a treasure trove of ideas and historical themes, essential reading material for the design aesthetic of your new home. And it will hold a special place in your library for years to come.

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