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Designing Your Perfect House |  | Author: William J. Hirsch Jr. AIA
Publisher: Dalsimer Press, Inc
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 240
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 9.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0979882036
Dewey Decimal Number: 728.37
EAN: 9780979882036
Publication Date: November 1, 2008
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Product Description
Winner of the 2008 National Best Books Award in the Home: Reference Category
Your Architect in a Book
If you ve ever considered building your dream home, here is a step-by-step guidebook that will take you through the design process. Designing Your Perfect House: Lessons from an Architect concerns the thought process of planning and creating a house, the methodology of the design, and how to get everything right.
Reading this book, you will gain insights about how to:
Gain control of the design and building process
Choose a perfect site for your house
Avoid costly mistakes
Unify an architectural design
Not just design a house, but how to design a home
Budget in a realistic manner
The basic premise of the book is that there is no such thing as the perfect house; there is only your perfect house. An architect s task is to help you achieve that dream. The experience of home design and construction should be controllable, gratifying, and enjoyable. With the valuable advice that Designing Your Perfect House: Lessons from an Architect provides, it can be.
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This book is an excellent guide for anyone wanting to design the house of their dreams. Designing Your Perfect House contains a wealth of information and know-how from an architect who has been working with residential clients for three decades. It s the kind of wisdom that only comes with practice and is of immense value to anyone wanting an inspiring new home. Herein you ll find everything you need to know about the process of working with an architect, as well as what homework to do before you begin.
Sarah Susanka, FAIA, architect and author of The Not So Big Houseseries, Home by Design, and The Not So Big Life
Take a journey into an architect s mind and see your new house through his eyes.
Catherine Collin, Editor, Loft Publications
This book is a must-have for everyone who plans to build a home. We were lucky enough to have Bill Hirsch as the architect on our project, and he is a trusted and knowledgeable source who led us through the complex and overwhelming process of building a home. Now everyone can benefit from his experience. His book is an invaluable tool to guide the way.
Tracy Gibson
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Easy read and informative August 20, 2009
Mama Engineer
I checked this book out from the library and read it from cover to cover. I am a professional engineer who is looking at designing my family's next home. This was easy to follow and most importantly an interesting book to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who is planning to build a custom home. The insights will help you be an informed participant in the design process. The "program" concept seems like an easy way to make sure your top priorities are met, while sacrificing few of your lower priorities - there will always be tradeoffs!
Highly recommended, even if you aren't building a house! August 2, 2009
Thomas Vaughan (Seattle, WA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As other reviewers have noted, this is a great book to help someone walk through designing their own home. I found myself in a position where I had to come up with potential floor plans for an awkwardly-shaped lot, and this book was the best resource I found.
However, this book could also be titled "How to come up with and/or appreciate good floor plans." Hirsch presents a pretty simple process, but I hadn't seen it described anywhere this clearly, and it helps you evaluate any floor plan or design you encounter, not just new ones! He presents a good framework for how to come up with usable spaces, and make the most of your design/building dollars.
And another note: this is also a good Kindle title. That is, the book reads well on a Kindle, even with some of the larger photos and floor plans.
Excellent resource! July 23, 2009
Katie P (MO)
Excellent book!! Terrific resource!! Covers all aspects you need to consider when designing & building a home. Complete, comprehensive, & fun to read. Highly recommended!
A Beautiful Book February 25, 2009
Kristine A. Hubbard (Grand Terrace, CA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In addition to being informative, this book is just beautiful! This can definitely be added to your coffee table collection!
The information within is practical and easily understood. My husband has made use of various bits of information in home projects he has done. So, it's useful not only for those looking to build a new home, but also for those interested in home improvement.
Perfect For Anyone Thinking of Building a Home February 24, 2009
Mel B. Inglima
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The value of this book is found in its practicality, its convenience and its charm. "Designing Your Perfect House" is a really helpful tool for a current or soon-to-be homeowner who wants to build. When deciding on a book to read, I always want to read reviews that tell me some specifics about the book so I know if it relates. I hope to give you just that.
I'm actually a custom homebuilding consultant. I advise people on picking their contractors, architects, designers, materials and more. It really bothers me when people don't do their homework before deciding to design a home or have one designed for them. After reading this book I feel confident in telling you to start right here! The author takes you through your emotional, thought, and preparation processes that are so necessary when designing your home. He pretty much just covers everything you need to know and it really jibes with my belief that preparation is paramount. He explains how important it is to pick a good architect (as well as HOW to do it) and that everything flows from good design, and that so many mistakes and heartaches can be avoided by taking the time at the early stages.
William J. Hirsch knows his stuff. 30 years of experience allows him to lead you through the steps you need, to make the right decisions and design a home that is perfect for you. From style, to size, to interior spaces, to orientation on the lot, to home value, to priorities, to weather, and so many other important factors, the author has an answer and presents it in a down to earth, easy to understand fashion. If I were you, wouldn't hesitate to invest money in this book. It's worth every cent and I'm very glad I did.
It is very well laid out, full of beautiful pictures, and even helps you choose a good builder. Even if ... well, especially if you're not quite ready to build, buy it now! You'll learn a lot and just as importantly, you'll really enjoy reading it more than once!
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