Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors An accesible and affordable overview of 100 iconic houses and traditional dwellings in American architecture, from the ancient to the new Features a wide range of houses from the vernacular dwellings of the Tiwa Indians and architectural classics such as Frank Lloyd Wright´s Fallinwater to today´s innovative sustainable builds, as well as national treasures such as Mount Vernon and Monticello. Arranged in chronological order, each house has been selected for it´s architectural merit and contribution to the development of American domestic architecture. Each entry cosists of a full-page image and an accompanying text describing the house, it´s designer and historical context. Includes a glossary of architectural terms and movements and a directory of houses open to the public. An easy-to use sourcebook for the architect and general reader alike