Ranches, Rowhouses, and Railroad Flats: American Homes : How They Shape Our Landscapes and Neighborhoods

by Christine Hunter

An introduction to the evolution of American housing forms and the way they shape neighborhoods

Genres: Architecture, Nonfiction

336 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1998

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a really interesting and very illuminating look at the history of American housing. It examines both the causes and effects of American's obsession with single family homes, developments, and the car.

[andrewski · Rating 5 out of 5]

the most clever analysis of our neighborhoods all boiled down to 3 archetypes.