This book is an authoritative guide to the process of building houses in the American style in the southern Italian cities of Messina and Reggio. Featuring detailed technical drawings and construction plans, as well as practical advice on everything from foundation design to roofing materials, this volume is an indispensable resource for architects, builders, and anyone seeking to build or renovate a home in this unique setting. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an ambitious DIY enthusiast, this book will help you create the home of your dreams. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.