Steven J. Phillips has a varied background which includes historical archeology, architecture, and technical
illustration and freehand drawing. Steve graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Colorado, earning his
bachelor's degree in anthropology. He continued studies as a graduate student in architecture at the University
of Washington. While completing his master's degree in anthropology and working as a historical archeologist, Steve
had the opportunity to record and evaluate over 40 historic buildings, as well as plan and implement numerous rehabilitation
and restoration programs. He currently lives in Denver, Colorado where he works in the field of resource management.
Summary
From a one-room cabin to a beaux-arts mansion, here is a concise and easily understandable architectural dictionary.
Contains more than 450 illustrations, 1,500 terms, 750 definitions and 17 useful cross-references for anyone interested
in American domestic architecture.
