The key to creating a house that is memorable, satisfying, and enduring is to apply a group of design concepts&#8212;or <i>patterns</i>&#8212;that focus on the experience of being in a home. In this groundbreaking work, internationally respected architects Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, and Barbara Winslow present the ten essential patterns that shape and define a well-crafted home. Patterns explore the presence of light, the relationship between indoors and out, the flow through rooms, and the feel of one space as you are sitting in another.<br> Clearly written and profusely illustrated with houses from all over the country, <i>Patterns of Home,</i> brings the timeless lessons of residential design to anyone seeking inspiration and direction in the design or remodel of a home. The patterns described in the book can make the difference between a home that satisfies only the material needs of the owners and one that captures the essence of home.