Bungalow : architecture + design /
The bungalow as we know it was created when British colonial administrators adapted a classic style of Indian architecture to build their summer retreats: All the typical rooms of a house were organized on one floor around a central parlor. Bungalows today are single- or one-and- half-stories buildi...
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Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Masterpieces
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The bungalow as we know it was created when British colonial administrators adapted a classic style of Indian architecture to build their summer retreats: All the typical rooms of a house were organized on one floor around a central parlor. Bungalows today are single- or one-and- half-stories buildings combining the ingenious spatial solutions of apartment floor plans with the autonomy of detached single-family houses. And they are back in vogue again not only among home buyers because they are highly functional, eco-friendly and easily accessible, which also makes them a valuable investment |
Item Description: | Includes index. |
Carrier Form: | 301 p. : ill., plans ; 25 cm. |
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9783037681459 : 3037681454 |
CLC: | TU241 |
Call Number: | TU241/G158-1 |