Revised formating for Kindle! A #1 Best Seller for years, award winning Designing your Perfect House: Lessons from an Architect has been called an essential read for hownowners as well as professionals. Bill Hirsch's flowing style makes you feel like you are sitting with him having a chat about your project. The philosophy behind design decisions is explained with examples, stories, photos, sketeches, and checklists.
"This author leaves no paving stone unturned in his careful assessment of the particulars of superior home design. His experience working with first-timers and sensitivity to both architectural concepts and emotions involved in home design make this an excellent read for those in the trade and would-be home owners."--Foreword Magazine, 2008.
The premise of the book is that there is no such thing as the perfect house, only Your Perfect House. Each of the twelve "lessons" is written and illustrated to highlight key concepts in the design process. You will learn ho