Homing Instinct: Using Your Lifestyle to Design and Build Your Home by John Connell, John Connell

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"This is the only book to show you how to approach the design and construction of a home that's affordable, durable, environmentally sound, well-sited, beautiful, and, above all, specifically tailored to your needs."
—Michael J. Crosbie, Senior Editor, Architecture magazine (from the Foreword).

A uniquely personal, state-of-the-art guide to designing and building a home, Homing Instinct considers not only the roof, but the sky ... not only the placement of plumbing, but where the first light of dawn will enter the building ... not just ease of maintenance, but your home's impact on the planet.

Written by leading architect John Connell, founder of Yestermorrow Design/Build School, this richly detailed, forward-thinking book can help you create a house that perfectly expresses who you are physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The only book available that expertly combines both design and construction how-tos, Homing Instinct helps you: See how things really work, from foundation and framing, to plumbing and electricity, to selecting the right materials and products; Understand the latest construction options; Resolve questions of cost, durability, design, intent, and self-expression; Master architectural fundamentals and effective building techniques.

Booknews

Architect Connell (Yale School of Architecture) founded the Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont where he teaches people to shape their building or renovation dreams into practical terms; students are people who don't want to put blind faith in architect or builder. His book is full of necessary information about conceptual processes as well as building practicalities--what works and what doesn't in connection with materials, construction, heating and ventilation, site planning, and interior design. Open to and interested in innovation, he nevertheless knows how to gently but firmly point out the pitfalls and limitations of overly radical solutions. Illustrated with photos and the author's drawings. 11x9" Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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