SIX: Homes by Charles G. Woods
The books below, are from my very dear friend, Architect Charles G. Woods. Besides being one fantastic person, friend and confidant...Charles has a remarkable insight into designing amazing homes, utilizing nature as a "key" and taps in on Frank-Lloyd Wright for some inspiration. Charles is also designing my next new home. Please take some time to review his books...you will not be sorry. If you email Charles, tell him Frank said "hello...and since it's your turn to buy, where IS that martini you promised me" ?!
Charles also has a website at
www.cgwaia.com .
Email or "snail-mail" Charles Woods at
sp1noza@ezaccess.net :
Charles G. Woods AIA & Associates Architects
Karl Wasner and Ronald P. Schatz / Associates
65 Commercial Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, USA
570-253-5452 Phone/Fax
sp1noza@ezaccess.net
Charles G. Woods; the books
A Natural System of
House Design : An Architect's Way
by Charles G. Woods,
Hardcover - 219 pages (January 3, 1997)
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; ISBN: 0070717362 ; Dimensions (in inches):
0.75 x 11.24 x 8.76 Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Groundbreaking module system simplifies house design. Hailed by Charles Gwathmey
as "both passionate and disciplined," A Natural System of House Design by
Charles G. Woods offers you a simple-to-use module "system" of design, developed
over a period of 25 years. This expert design tool shows you how to apply a
highly adaptable (to rectangles, angles, and curves) 4'0" square module that
will be invaluable in both design and construction drawings--and in the
construction process itself. Blending philosophy and practical design skills,
the book includes dozens of beautiful sample drawings and photos of Woods' own
module house designs, both in progress and completed--plus the author's tip on
energy efficiency and low-cost design methods, as well as illustrations by
Malcom Wells.
Designing Your
Natural House
(Wiley-Vnr)
by
Charles G. Woods,
Malcolm Wells (Contributor),
David Wright
Paperback - 243 pages (January 14, 1999)
John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0471285285 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.55 x 8.36 x
11.02
Excellent overview and comparison of architectural concepts. This book is great
for someone who is thinking about building a home with common sense. It explains
and compares good and bad architecture, and gives examples and sketches of why
it is good and bad. Now when I look at buildings and homes that have always
seemed unpleasant, I say to myself "Oh, if the roofline was only at a little
less of an angle", and so on. It makes you wake up and be more aware of the
aesthetic relationship of a structure to the earth. There are also exciting and
innovative home plans in it that you will find nowhere else. The authors respond
to inquiries and have a great sense of humor. Seriously: if you are thinking of
remodeling, or planning on building a new home...take a look at this book,
first. Charle's insight, as well as his practical applications of modern, energy
efficient architecture will astound you. You can even have Mr. Woods design your
home FOR you! Besides, then you would have the pleasure of meeting him
"face-to-face".
The complete earth-sheltered house : passive solar, low maintenance, low cost,
modular design
by
Charles G. Woods
Natural Architecture : 40 Earth Sheltered House Designs
by
Charles G. Woods
The Complete Earth-Sheltered House
by
Charles G. Woods
Charles Woods' website also has these books available, naturally. Check his site out and compare prices to Amazon.com for the best deal! Here's a direct link to Charles' site again - http://www.cgwaia.com/books.asp
