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Rating  - starts the gears turning
A good browsing book to get in the mindset of looking at homes with a keen eye. Not overwhelming in details (which is what I wanted at the moment,) it gave me a good basic set of tools to begin thinking about why I liked or disliked the places where i've lived, practical functionality, and alternative design. If you really want to delve headfirst into the subject of patterns of space, the book that this was based off of would be best. If it's just a little nudge towards inspiration, this is a good bet.
Rating  - Great place to start!
This is a great overview for learning the basic principles of home design. We were able to look back at the various places we lived and understand why we loved or hated certain elements which gives us a better understanding of what to aim for in our next house.
Rating - Architecture in a nutshell
I bought this book while shopping for a house. It contains beautifuly distilled information, and illustrative photographs. There is so much information that it takes some dedication to read the whole book. I don't know if a textbook-educated architect would agree with the info, but it all makes great sense to me. Many of the examples describe homes on very large lots. Living in Los Angeles, I don't know many people with such large lots. I'm sure that in other parts of the country, the examples are more pertinent.
Rating - Attention all architecture buffs!!
If you're thinking of building a house and engaging the services of an architectural firm, this is a fabulous overview of the ten elements essential to creating an appealing single-family home. The text is clear and engaging and the accompanying photographs support the authors' point. I wish I'd read this book sooner, but I can assure you I'll read it again. This book should be first on your list if you're educating yourself about design principles.
Rating - I'll never be the same!
Patterns of Home describes principles of nature at a deep level. I found my self awestruck as I mused over all of the different aspects of nature that manifest principles described in this book. Nature is the essence of all things beautiful and functional. Patterns of Home explains how to build dwellings according to rules written long before humans arrived. These suggestions can be applied to homes of any style and budget. This book describes an order of design that is practical and elegant.
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