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OverviewPost and beam construction has captured the imagination of people from all corners of the world for hundreds of years. Now, in nearly 400 colour images and 16 sample floor plans, would-be home-builders can explore the many finer points of post and beam construction. From connecting with nature through the warmth of wood to combining nostalgia for historic buildings with modern day construction to adapting to suit a variety of architectural styles, this is modern day post and beam building at its best. This home-building guide offers countless home design and construction ideas for several architectural styles: barn homes, carriage houses, classic farmhouses, cottages, bungalows, coastal retreats, and mountain homes. Each chapter offers a detailed look at a particular style and explains how to pair post and beam construction with other design elements including the floor plan, exterior facade, and interior decor to achieve the desired look. This is a necessary guide for anyone dreaming, planning, or building a customised home. AUTHOR: Lisa Glennon and Tony Hanslin are principal designer and chairman of Yankee Barn Homes in Grantham, New Hampshire. Holly Ostrander is editor in chief of PostandBeamLiving.com. SELLING POINTS: . A home-building guide on modern post and beam construction . Nearly 400 images and 16 sample floor plans illustrate barn homes, carriage houses, coastal retreats, and more . Each chapter details a particular style and explores complementary floor plans, exteriors, and interior decor ILLUSTRATIONS: 420 photographs & floor plans * Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lisa Glennon , And Tony Hanslin Holly OstranderPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 1.814kg ISBN: 9780764337932ISBN 10: 0764337939 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 30 July 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLisa Glennon and Tony Hanslin are principal designer and chairman of Yankee Barn Homes in Grantham, New Hampshire. Holly Ostrander is editor in chief of PostandBeamLiving.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |