TY - BOOK AU - Calloway, Stephen. AU - Cromley, Elizabeth C. AU - Powers, Alan, TI - Elements of style: an encyclopedia of domestic architectural detail SN - 9781845336950 PY - 2012/// CY - [S.l.] PB - Octopus Pub. KW - Architecture KW - United States KW - Architecture, Domestic KW - Interior architecture KW - Great Britain N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 581-583) and index N2 - An in-depth chronological survey of the key styles and periods of British and American architectural design over the past five hundred years, with over four thousand images. Each chapter begins with a broad introduction to the era, summarizing its key features appropriate for every part of the building., from the major components such as doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings and staircase to embellishments such as mendings and door furniture. A system of colour-coded tabs enables users to compare specific features as they have evolved overtime. Additional information on restoration and maintenance , biographies of key architects, and detailed glossary is included ER -