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Houses without Names: Architectural Nomenclature and the Classification of Americas Common Houses (Vernacular Architecture Studi,New
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In countless neighborhoods across America, the streets are lined with houses representingno established architectural style. Many of the 80 million homes in the United Statestoday have only loosefitting, general names like ranch, duplex, bungalow, and flat.Most, however, cannot even be identified by these common names, much less by anarchitectural type such as Colonial, Italianate, or Queen Anne. The few regionallyrecognized vernacular terms shotgun, Cape (Cod), threedecker, and the likeremainexceptions rather than the rule. In this innovative, copiously illustrated guide, Thomas C.Hubka considers why most ordinary, workingclass houses lack an adequate identifyingnomenclature and proposes new ways to name and classify these anonymous structures,shedding a fresh light on their role in the development of American domestic culture andits housing landscape.Popular, developerbuilt, tract, speculative, everydaywhatever they are called,these common homes constitute the largest portion of American housing in all regionsand historic periods. Without classification, these dwellings tend to be left out of historiesof American building, neglected in preservation surveys and plans, and ignored when itcomes to considering their impact on American culture. Current methods of interpretingcommon houses need not be replaced, Hubka shows, but only modified to include abroader, more complete spectrum of common dwellings. As Hubka explains, by applyingan order of census and a floorplan analysis, scholars can adequately characterizethe actual homes in which most Americans live, particularly in recent times after thewidespread growth of suburban homes.Based on years of field observations, measured drawings, and surveys of regionalhouse types, this handbook provides a working vocabulary for the study and appreciationof Americas common houses and will prove useful to preservationists, academics, andarchitects, as well as owners and residents of Americas most ubiquitous residences.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Houses without Names' by Thomas C. Hubka? A: The book examines the lack of established architectural names for common houses in America and proposes new ways to classify these structures, highlighting their significance in American domestic culture.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Houses without Names'? A: The author is Thomas C. Hubka, an expert in vernacular architecture.
- Q: What type of houses does the book discuss? A: The book discusses ordinary, working-class houses that often lack specific architectural styles or names, such as ranch, bungalow, and duplex.
- Q: How many pages does 'Houses without Names' contain? A: The book contains 128 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book for sale? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Houses without Names'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Houses without Names' published? A: The book was published on September 30, 2013.
- Q: What unique approach does Hubka take in the book? A: Hubka applies census data and floor-plan analysis to characterize and classify the ordinary homes where most Americans live.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is useful for preservationists, academics, architects, and residents interested in the study and appreciation of common houses.
- Q: Is there an edition mentioned for 'Houses without Names'? A: Yes, the book is in its first edition.