Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles: A Typological Analysis

Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles: A Typological Analysis
- Used Book in Good Condition
As cities throughout the U.S. struggle with housing shortages, valuable lessons can be learned from the principles thatunderlie the design of the courtyard house. Whether humble or sumptuous in scale, courtyards create a sense of privacyand enhance quality of life by creating the impression of green space for their residents.
Now available in its fifth printing, Courtyard Housing in Los Angeles documents the historical, technical, and cultural forces that shaped the development of this distinctive West Coast building type. The authors's in-depth research andanalysis is enhanced by the inclusion of numerous plans and technical drawings. Julius Shulman's sensuous black-and-whitephotographs document the range of courtyard stylesâ€”from simple bungalow-style dwellings to more ornate buildings combining Italian, Spanish, and North African influences.
Country USA
Brand Princeton Architectural Press
Manufacturer Princeton Architectural Press
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 1996-11-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780910413534

Country	USA
Brand	Princeton Architectural Press
Manufacturer	Princeton Architectural Press
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	1996-11-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780910413534

You might also like...