Log Houses: Classics of the North - Brossura

Christopher, Peter K.; Skinulis, Richard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1550463896 ISBN 13: 9781550463897

Casa editrice: Boston Mills Pr, 2007

Riassunto

Log Houses is a style book, an idea resource, a log-building primer, and a tribute to the allure of an almost lost art. These authentic log houses rise out of the landscape as if they grew there, yet many grand old structures were abandoned in the first half of the twentieth century. Small wonder why in this age of mass-produced suburban dwellings, the log home stands for adventure, enduring craftsmanship, and rugged individuality.

Recent decades have witnessed a renewed interest in preserving and building new log houses. The restored and handcrafted northern log houses featured in this book are some of the most beautiful in the world.

The book also includes a how-to guide for historic and modern building techniques.

Log Houses details excellent examples of the five main construction methods:

Hand-hewn with dovetail corners
Long log or Scandinavian scribe
Stackwall or cordwood
French-influenced piece-on-piece
Vertical log or stockade

Expansive color photographs capture not only the magnificent exteriors but also the beautifully-designed interior rooms and surrounding grounds.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Peter Christopher's photographs have appeared in numerous books, including The Lost World of Nicholas and Alexandra, Columbus: For Gold, God and Glory, Canada 1892 and Between Friends. He lives on a 50-acre woodlot in rural Ontario.

Richard Skinulis is the co-author of The Complete Log House Book.

Product Description:

Book by Christopher Peter Skinulis Richard

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Boston Mills Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1550463896
• ISBN 13: 9781550463897
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 120