Designing a House: An Illustrated Guide to Planning Your Own Home

Designing a House by renowned architect Lester Walker is a clear, practical, and beautifully illustrated manual for anyone dreaming of building a home from the ground up.

This accessible guide demystifies the architectural process, offering readers the tools and knowledge needed to design a functional, efficient, and deeply personal living space.

From floor plans and elevations to lighting, layout, and materials, Walker walks readers through every step of home planning with hand-drawn diagrams and expert commentary.

Whether you're building your first house, remodeling, or simply exploring design ideas, this book is an invaluable resource that combines architectural principles with real-world advice to help turn vision into reality.

PRAISE FOR THE WORK OF LESTER WALKER:

"Attractive, superbly organized." ―Newsday

"The drawings of these houses are splendid . . . a rich illustrative record of American house architecture." ―Boston Globe

"It's impossible not to respond to Walker's warm, supportive tone . . . A pleasure to read." ―Booklist

"Engaging." ―Witold Rybczynski, author of Home

"I am thoroughly charmed . . . You too will fall in love with a little house." ―John Mack Carter