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A House on the Water: Inspiration for Living at the Water's Edge

There is a universal longing to live near the water... and this inspiring book can make that dream come true. What's it really like to live near the sea (or on a lake or at the river's edge)? Maine architect Robert Knight looks at 25 homes that are enhanced by the water around them; and he presents six design themes to help the reader understand what makes a house on the water work well. Features an outstanding portfolio of homes filled with inspiration.- The book taps into a universal desire to live near the water.- Real-world, well-designed homes with dream appeal — plus, strategies for anyone thinking of building a house on the water.- 300 color photos and site plans bring the homes to life.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 218
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9781561586073
  • Genres
  • architecture
  • Release date
  • 2003