Architectural America: A Journey Through the Built Environment of the Nation

**Architectural America: A Journey Through the Built Environment of the Nation** is a comprehensive guide to American architecture, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the nation’s built environment. From the colonial era to the present day, American architecture has reflected the values, beliefs, and aspirations of the American people. This book explores the diverse architectural styles that have shaped the nation’s cities, towns, and landscapes, from the iconic skyscrapers of New York City to the sprawling suburbs of Los Angeles, from the historic churches of New England to the modern museums of the West Coast.

Divided into ten chapters, **Architectural America: A Journey Through the Built Environment of the Nation** examines the full range of American architecture, including:

* The rise of the American city, from the colonial era to the present day
* The American house, from the colonial farmhouse to the modern house
* American institutional architecture, including schools, hospitals, libraries, museums, and government buildings
* American commercial architecture, including general stores, department stores, shopping malls, office buildings, and hotels
* American religious architecture, including churches, synagogues, and mosques
* American transportation architecture, including railroad stations, airports, highways, automobiles, and subways
* American landscape architecture, including colonial gardens, Victorian gardens, city parks, national parks, and golf courses
* American industrial architecture, including factories, warehouses, power plants, oil refineries, and steel mills
* American military architecture, including forts, barracks, arsenals, shipyards, and air bases
* American vernacular architecture, including log cabins, adobe houses, shotgun houses, bungalows, and Cape Cod houses

Written by Pasquale De Marco, an expert on American architecture, **Architectural America: A Journey Through the Built Environment of the Nation** is the perfect resource for architects, historians, students, and anyone interested in American culture. With over 450 pages of text and hundreds of illustrations, this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand the built environment of the United States.

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Publisher ‏: ‎ PageBook24.com (January 13, 2025)
Language : ‎ English
Dimensions ‏: ‎ 6 x 9 inches
Pages ‏: ‎ 171 pages

Pasquale De Marco stands as a prolific author whose literary prowess knows no bounds. With a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, he has made a name for himself as a versatile writer with the extraordinary ability to captivate readers across diverse literary landscapes. His journey as an author is marked by an insatiable curiosity, a love for the written word, and a relentless commitment to sharing knowledge and experiences with the world.

Pasquale De Marco collaborates with a dedicated team of ghostreaders who assist him in evaluating and editing the manuscripts. His collaborators are not only skilled professionals but also avid readers who purchase and read books as a personal hobby. This unique blend of creativity allows Pasquale to push the boundaries of traditional publishing, making literature more accessible and diverse.