How to Design & Build Your Own House

by Lupe DiDonno, Phyllis Sperling

From putting together your first ideas to the actual construction of your house - a complete do-it-yourself manual, illustrated (every step of the way) with 665 how-to drawings by Lupe DiDonno.

Genres: Architecture, How To

365 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Foxtower · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my most worn out reference books. I poured over it for years, first when I lived in small apartments, then some more when I renovated my first house, until finally it became such a part of me that when I did actually get to design and build my home I never even looked at it.

It's covers so much that one must consider when designing a home, from egress to energy efficiency, that it became part of the zen I have from years of making things, from that first small barn, to a drying rack for beans.

If you dream of designing and building your own home, this book will feed the dream until it becomes reality.

[Beth (FebruaryFilly) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very old so some out of date information, but basics are still relevant and drawings are detailed and VERY good at explaining, lots of the tables and procedures are more information than I need to know, will hire an engineer to figure out those things

[Nora · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I just got tricked into looking through a textbook. :P

[Bisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very brief but comprehensive and useful info about house design and construction