Las Animas - Bent County Library District

The final word on the small adobe house is that it combines the best of several elements: comfort, adaptability, tradition, and almost limitless possibilities for expansion and personal expression.

Chronicles the development of architecture over a period of 3,500 years through an examination of fifty architectural masterpieces from around the world, each including annotated photographs that highlight the important features of the structure.

"In this guide to prefab home-building author Sheri Koones, demystifies the prefabricated house by using 25 unique homes to showcase how factory-built homes are greener, more efficient, sturdier, and more cost-effective than site-built homes. The book is divided into 3 categories-green, greener, greenest-and the homes featured vary in style, design, type of construction, and size. All of the homes included in Prefabulous and Sustainable have been...

Learn about the many loopy landmarks that wild builders have put together such as a dog-shaped bed-and-breakfast, a house built like a shoe, and two towers that look like they're dancing.

The authors explain how products can be designed from the outset so that, after their useful lives, they will provide nourishment for something new.

Twelve examples of the Korean house style, traditional on the exterior and in use of natural materials but with contemporary interiors.

Inspiration is the key word for this new deck book. It contains some of the best designs from four of the top deck designer-builders across the country. Colorful graphics give homeowners countless ideas for their own decks.-- 30 real-life designs presented in renderings, plan views, and details-- Lists of materials used for each deck-- Information on amenities like planters, railings, benches, and trellises-- Introductory design section and designer-builder...

A general survey of architectural history that examines architecture as it reflects the social, economic, and technological systems of human history.