Case Study Houses

by Elizabeth A.T. Smith

Book Overview

The Case Study House program (1945-1966) was a unique event in the history of American architecture. Sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, the program sought to respond to the postwar building boom with prototype modern homes that could be both easily replicated and readily affordable to the average American.

Concentrated on the Los Angeles area, the Case Study Houses included 36 model homes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3836535602
• ISBN13: 9783836535601
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Taschen
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.1" x 10.3"