How to Read Buildings

A must-read book for anyone interested in architecture and design, this practical primer serves as a handbook for decoding a building’s style, history, and evolution. Organized by architectural element, the book examines clues embedded in a building's design to identify not only its architectural style but also the story of who designed it, who it was built for, and why. With examples in the forms of period engravings, line drawings, and pictures, this book is invaluable for anyone who has ever pondered the meaning or importance of a building's design.