Dream House on the prairie - Osterberg, Arvid
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Dream House on the Prairie is an architect's journey through several decades, with candid accounts of what went wrong-and what went right-in reconstructing a deteriorating century-old farmhouse in the midwestern United States. The author reflects on dealing with contractors, carpenters, and crafts persons, and the impact that various tumultuous construction projects had on the family. He recounts experimentations with passive solar design, natural ventilation, wind energy, geo-thermal systems, openings between living spaces, and extensive visual connections to the exterior.

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Dream House on the Prairie is an architect's journey through several decades, with candid accounts of what went wrong-and what went right-in reconstructing a deteriorating century-old farmhouse in the midwestern United States. The author reflects on dealing with contractors, carpenters, and crafts persons, and the impact that various tumultuous construction projects had on the family. He recounts experimentations with passive solar design, natural ventilation, wind energy, geo-thermal systems, openings between living spaces, and extensive visual connections to the exterior.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Arvid Osterberg is University Professor at Iowa State University, where he teaches graduate courses on inclusive design and historic preservation in the Department of Architecture. During his 43+ years at ISU, he has taught students to prioritize accessibility and safety. Arvid has consulted with attorneys on fall investigations throughout his career. He is a registered architect and holds two degrees in architecture from the University of Illinois and a doctorate in architecture from the University of Michigan.