Contemporary Villas : Dialogues With Nature, Hardcover by Strahan, David; McMillan, Katharine Kaye; McMillan, Patricia Hart, ISBN 0764337742, ISBN-13 9780764337741, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

Intended for designers, architects, and home owners seeking inspiration and ideas, this book considers a modern villa to be a residence integrated with nature--simple or complex, rural or urban. With essays introducing each section, organization is in four parts, showcasing about 40 residences located in the desert, mountains and meadows, waterside, and urban areas. Each is fully described in text, abundant photos, and drawings. The three authors are identified as follows: David Strahan, a Texas-based architect and interior designer: Katharine Kaye McMillan, a research psychologist; and Patricia Hart McMillan, an editor and writer in the fields of design and the home industry. Th's format is horizontal: ". Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()