FIREPLACE DESIGN

Traditionally considered the heart of the home, the fireplace or hearth hasbecome a metaphor for shelter and security, yet there are few books devotedexclusively to its design. Here is an overview that approaches the subjectfrom both an aesthetic and a practical point of view. Packed withbeautiful colour illustrations and helpful explanatory captions, it willbe an indispensable guide for architects, builders, and homeownersplanning to buy a new home or renovate an old one.