The New Old House

Resources for Building Your New Old House

Must-Read Books​​

Before you can really begin the task of building a new old house, you must begin to understand the nature of architecture itself.  Begin a collection of books to keep on your home library shelf as handy reference texts throughout the process.  You can use these sources when talking with your architect, builder, or interior designer.

Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age , by Brent Hull

The Old Way of Seeing , by Jonathan hale

The Modern Scholar: Classic Foundations: Purpose and Tradition in Architecture by Professor Carroll William Westfall (audio book)



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