Why did the colonial Americans give over a significant part of their homes to a grand staircase? Why did the Victorians drape their buildings ornate decoration?

Have you ever been intrigued by a beautiful building and wondered when it was built? Identifying American Architecture provides the answer to such questions in

This book presents a collection of recent writings on architecture and urbanism in the United States, with topics ranging from colonial to contemporary times.

A classic book authored by the foremost architectural historian in America, this fully illustrated history of American architecture and city planning is based o

This survey provides a unique overview of 1,000-years of architectural development.