Contemporary Southern Vernacular
creating sustainable houses for hot, humid climates
$128.79
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
28 November 2025
Summary
Building the Southern Dream: Sustainable and Resilient Homes in the South
This comprehensive guide taps into the wisdom of Southern vernacular traditions and cutting-edge building science to create sustainable, resilient, and healthy homes in the hot, humid American South. Foreword by Robert Ivy, FAIA (Fellow of the American Institute of Architects)-former executive vice president/CEO of the AIA and former editor of Architectural Record magazine.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764369827 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764369822 |
| Author: | Jane Frederick, Michael Frederick |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.13kg |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
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“This well-informed blueprint for resilient design will appeal to architects and prospective homeowners alike.”–Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Jane Frederick
Jane Frederick, FAIA, was the 2020 president of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), was awarded the AIA South Carolina Medal of Distinction in 2023, and is a LEED-accredited professional. Jane and her husband, Michael, established their firm, Frederick + Frederick Architects, in Beaufort, South Carolina, in 1989. Michael Frederick designs AIA award–winning custom residences that provide lasting value and celebrate the South’s architectural and natural heritage. He is a member of the AIA and is both an LEED-accredited professional and a Living Future–accredited professional.
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