SIX: Homes by Charles G. Woods
The books below, are from my very dear friend, Architect Charles G. Woods. Besides being one fantastic person, friend and confidant...Charles has a remarkable insight into designing amazing homes, utilizing nature as a "key" and taps in on Frank-Lloyd Wright for some inspiration. Charles, in the role of artist extraordinare, by the way - has now been officially noted as the most prolific artist on the planet, as of 2010. He is currently hosting his "The Charlie GENIUS Show" to review his art. Check out his website, as it's all for sale at one price or another. Great stuff.
Charles is also designing my next new home. Please take some time to review his books...you will not be sorry. If you email Charles, tell him Frank said "hello...and - since it's your turn to buy, where IS that martini you promised me" ?! LOL
Charles also has a website at
www.cgwaia.com
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Email or "snail-mail" Charles Woods at sp1noza@verizon.net or
sp1noza@ezaccess.net
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Charles G. Woods AIA & Associates Architects
Karl Wasner and Ronald P. Schatz / Associates
65 Commercial Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, USA
570-253-5452 Phone/Fax
sp1noza@ezaccess.net
Charles G. Woods; the books
A Natural System of House Design : An Architect's Way
by Charles G. Woods,
Hardcover - 219 pages (January 3, 1997)
McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing; ISBN: 0070717362 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.75 x 11.24 x 8.76 Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Groundbreaking module system simplifies house design. Hailed by Charles Gwathmey as "both passionate and disciplined," A Natural System of House Design by Charles G. Woods offers you a simple-to-use module "system" of design, developed over a period of 25 years. This expert design tool shows you how to apply a highly adaptable (to rectangles, angles, and curves) 4'0" square module that will be invaluable in both design and construction drawings--and in the construction process itself. Blending philosophy and practical design skills, the book includes dozens of beautiful sample drawings and photos of Woods' own module house designs, both in progress and completed--plus the author's tip on energy efficiency and low-cost design methods, as well as illustrations by Malcom Wells.
Designing Your Natural House
(Wiley-Vnr)
by Charles G. Woods, Malcolm Wells (Contributor), David Wright
Paperback - 243 pages (January 14, 1999)
John Wiley & Sons; ISBN: 0471285285 ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.55 x 8.36 x 11.02
Excellent overview and comparison of architectural concepts. This book is great for someone who is thinking about building a home with common sense. It explains and compares good and bad architecture, and gives examples and sketches of why it is good and bad. Now when I look at buildings and homes that have always seemed unpleasant, I say to myself "Oh, if the roofline was only at a little less of an angle", and so on. It makes you wake up and be more aware of the aesthetic relationship of a structure to the earth. There are also exciting and innovative home plans in it that you will find nowhere else. The authors respond to inquiries and have a great sense of humor. Seriously: if you are thinking of remodeling, or planning on building a new home...take a look at this book, first. Charle's insight, as well as his practical applications of modern, energy efficient architecture will astound you. You can even have Mr. Woods design your home FOR you! Besides, then you would have the pleasure of meeting him "face-to-face".
The complete earth-sheltered house : passive solar, low maintenance, low cost, modular design
by Charles G. Woods
Natural Architecture : 40 Earth Sheltered House Designs
by Charles G. Woods
The Complete Earth-Sheltered House
by Charles G. Woods
Charles Woods' website also has these books available, naturally. Check his site out and compare prices to Amazon.com for the best deal! Here's a direct link to Charles' site again - http://www.cgwaia.com/books.asp
