From the thousands of books on architecture and home design, we've scouted out the very best. This index lists favorite titles in a wide range of categories. Included are floor plan collections, reference works, books for architecture students, and -- for lighter reading -- lively fiction in which architecture is the hero.
Everything you need to know to build or remodel your home: Construction guides, how-to resources, building cost estimators, house plans, building plans, and books on choosing paint colors, building decks, and other home remodeling projects.
Give these for gifts or keep them for yourself. These "coffee table" books have lush photographs of the world's great buildings, from ancient castles to modern skyscrapers.
For university students, essential reference books, books on architecture theory, and exam study manuals for architecture, engineering, and related fields.
Architecture is the hero in these fun novels. Skyscrapers, haunted houses, and other buildings help shape the story and, sometimes, architects are the heroes (or villains).
For small tots, school children, and teenagers, these books are fun and educational. Parents and teachers will find this list helpful to select age-appropriate books about architecture and home design.
Books and building guides for buildings that use non-toxic, allergy-safe, eco-friendly materials and practices.
It is human nature to seek utopia. Architects and town planners have developed many theories on how to build the ideal cities and towns. A group of designers known as "New Urbanists" are proposing ways to minimize sprawl and create "people-friendly" communities. Here are the classic texts about New Urbanism and City and Town Design, along with a few of our favorites.
