Adobe Architecture

by Myrtle & Wilfred Stedman

A guide, with floor plans ranging from a small casita to larger ones is given in this book, with several pluses. The smaller homes are so arranged that they allow for growth as the family, or purse, increases in size. Cabinet work throughout is in keeping and suggestions for furniture designed to complement the house are here. Plastering, the making of adobes, painting, plumbing, wiring--all the things that must be taken into account are dealt with in a practical manner that helps prevent costly errors.

Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a sweet beautiful book.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved perusing this delightful little book of adobe designs. Published in 1987, many of the homes were evocative of the early 20th century adobes that were a dying part of the 1960's southern california of my childhood.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

This may not be a big book but it's broad in scope. It may not be a recipe book for building an adobe home but it gives you basic information on how it can be done.