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A dynamic three-part series uncovering over 2,000 years of architectural thought through rare and influential books from the personal libraries of Tim Barber, David Rinehart, and Erik Evens. These texts explore the language of architecture—terminology, proportion, and the classical Orders—revealing how classical principles have shaped, adapted, and endured across centuries of architectural practice.

Required Reading:

Asher Benjamin - Country Builder's Assistant 1797, American Builder’s Companion 1806

William Ware – The American Vignola 1903

Edith Wharton - Italian Villas and their Gardens 1904

David Jacob Varon – Indication in Architectural Design 1916

A.W. Lawrence – Greek Architecture 1957 Henry Hope Reed – The Golden City 1959

Students are asked to read any one of these books prior to attending the seminar. All of these are published as paperbacks by Dover Architectural Division.

Instructor:

Tim Barber established award-winning Tim Barber Architects in Los Angeles in 1994, focused on shaping the future of vernacular, residential architecture. In 2022, Tim returned to school to earn a master’s degree in Historical & Sustainable Architecture from NYU London. He holds a Certificate in Classical Architecture, and is a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.

This course is hosted by an ºÚÁÏÍ·Ìõ Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.