TY  - BOOK
AU  - Scarlett,Shannon Taylor
TI  - Simple rules: ... in building, art & life ... : [what the oldtime builders knew] 
SN  - 9781484152072
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Wellesley, MA
PB  - Shannon Taylor Scarlett, Architects
KW  - Building
KW  - Architecture
N1  - Book no 1: Simplicity is the heart of elegant proportion; Includes bibliographical references; Strength, utility, beauty -- One main design -- Parts adapted to whole -- Genius of the place -- Three dimensionality -- Simplicity, division of 3 or 5 parts -- Focal points -- Uniformity -- Law of balance -- Law of leverage -- Axes -- Asymmetry --Moulding assembly -- Unit size to building scale -- Scale in detailing -- Proportions -- Two types of ratios -- Harmonious room proportions -- Similarity & repetition -- Grace -- Resonance -- Branching forms -- Distinctive character -- Picturesque -- Frankness & decisiveness
N2  - "An illustrated collection of simple building practices and traditional design principles and conventions, culled from ancient architecture books and builder's guides, that were used in the past to make places both familiar and meaningful, sensible and beautiful."--Page [4] of cover
ER  -