avoid right design elements

books:

The Value of Design
Marianne Cusato

Plain Paper Press, 2008

Why is it that certain streets and neighborhoods are alluring while others are entirely forgettable? Many times something doesn't feel quite right, yet you can't articulate exactly what is wrong. This clear and convincingly argued book explains the principles of design that make houses feel instantly more inviting, streets feel welcoming, and cities and towns more livable. It is essential reading for planners, builders, city officials, ...

Get Your House Right: Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid

14 reviews
Marianne Cusato, Ben Pentreath, ...

Sterling, 2008

Fun, exactly as billed, with a spark of genius
I bought this book about a month or so ago. I have read through it once. While I will skim it again, from time to time, I'll be keeping it as an irreplaceable reference manual for home design or purchase. The illustrations are gorgeous and pure genius. Most of them are NOT CAD drawings, but honest-to-goodness pencil illustrations, which all have a definite artistic flair to them. The ...