American Building: Materials and Techniques from the Beginning of the Colonial Settlement to the Present

by Carl W. Condit

Hardback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in good all round condition.

Genres: Nonfiction

342 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Carl Condit was an American historian of urban and architectural history, a writer, professor, and teacher. He wrote numerous books and articles on the history of American building, especially in Chicago, and founded the History of Science Department at Northwestern University, where he taught for over 30 years.

Reviews

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was slow at times and (speaking as an engineer) could have used more explanation of the physics of the various developments and technical diagrams. Still, I learned a ton and it has completely changed the way I look at the built environment around me, and for that it more than earns the highest rating.

[Tom]

My copy was previously owned by Geoffrey Blodgett. Therein lies street cred.