Mobile Homes by Famous Architects

Once again, as he did in his groundbreaking Outhouses by Famous Architects, Steve Schaecher pays homage to a cultural icon: the mobile home. With erudite text, he describes the history of moveable homes, from the time of the ancient Egyptians to today's travel-bound tourists. In all, Schaecher treats us to twenty-nine architectural creations. He has all the greats here, with homes "by" Wright, Pei, Mies van der Rohe, Greene and Greene, Le Corbusier, Graves, and more.

Steve Schaecher, a practicing architect, is attracted to the whimsical side of his profession. He believes that architecture is becoming a lost art, diminished by the fast pace of technological change and the lawsuit-conscious construction industry. His focus is on entertaining the masses while also providing some education about the field. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-23-2008; A fun take on serious architecture; Warning: Sense of humor (& imagination) required! The author had me at "Preface by R. V. Parke." I have seen the real Vanna Venturi House and love the playful take featured on the cover, as well as the underlying concept of the book. I'm...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-21-2006; Not what I was looking for; I am interested in making a customized RV, and have been finding books on what others have done. This book is a spoof of famous structures, drawn on wheels - and NOT a book on making Vardos, or custom campers and RVs. Not recommended. I...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-23-2008; A fun take on serious architecture; Warning: Sense of humor (& imagination) required! The author had me at "Preface by R. V. Parke." I have seen the real Vanna Venturi House and love the playful take featured on the cover, as well as the underlying concept of the book. I'm...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-21-2006; Not what I was looking for; I am interested in making a customized RV, and have been finding books on what others have done. This book is a spoof of famous structures, drawn on wheels - and NOT a book on making Vardos, or custom campers and RVs. Not recommended. I...; read full review | report as inappropriate