Shingle Style Houses (The Evolution of an Inventive Architecture)

Shingle Style Houses: The Evolution of an Inventive Architecture presents a richly illustrated overview of 27 homes that exemplify or reinterpret the shingle style, an enduring American classic. Architect John DaSilva blends deep professional insight with historical research to showcase both landmark and lesser-known houses across the U.S. and Canada—from 19th-century classics to innovative contemporary builds. Regional context, architectural analysis, and stylistic commentary provide a comprehensive portrait of this uniquely American aesthetic.

Key Features:

• Includes 27 high-quality case studies of shingle-style homes from the 19th century to the present

• Features rarely seen or newly published houses across North America

• Authored by a practicing architect with firsthand design insight

• Offers detailed analysis of form of all aspects of the houses, aesthetics, materials, character, and cultural influence, and also includes informative back matter with illustrations of architectural house plans

• Covers a wide range of coastal and inland regions in the US and Canada

• Combines architectural history with contemporary relevance

An essential visual and analytical resource for anyone drawn to vernacular American design, shingle-style architecture, and its evolution.