The Art of Building a Home: A collection of lectures and illustrations

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parker, Barry, 1867-1947

Contributor:

Unwin, Raymond, Sir, 1863-1940

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Art of Building a Home: A collection of lectures and illustrations" by Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin is a collection of architectural lectures written in the early 20th century. The work discusses various aspects of home design, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces that reflect the needs and individuality of their occupants rather than merely following convention. The authors aim to provoke a thoughtful examination of aesthetics and functionality in domestic architecture. At the start of the book, the authors address the disconnect often found in house design, criticizing the tendency to prioritize societal expectations over the genuine needs of families. They argue that houses should serve as a supportive environment that enhances daily life, rather than merely conforming to superficial norms. Through a thoughtful critique of current design practices, Parker and Unwin encourage a more organic approach to architecture that prioritizes both utility and beauty, suggesting a harmonious blend of art and simplicity in homebuilding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by MWS, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-08-28