Description: A sweeping history of humanity's most fundamental creation--the home--and its effects on the land, cities, and people themselves.
Brief description: Stefan Al, a New York-licensed architect who holds a PhD in urban planning from the University of California, Berkeley, is the author of Supertall and The Strip, among other works. Originally from the Netherlands, he has lived and worked on four continents and now lives with his family in a 100-year-old house in New Jersey.
Review Quotes: This interdisciplinary book is well-written, well-illustrated, and filled with fascinating anecdotes, making for a seamless, informative read that will appeal to a wide range of readers.--Library Journal (starred review)