Mountains, oceans, cliffs, rivers - don't many ofus want to live above the treetops? Aside from soar-ing views and dramatic vistas, these hillside homedesigns offer practical and attractive solutions to theincreasing demand for and scarcity of fiat land. Hereare over 50 stunning hillside homes located acrossthe United States, from Alaska to Cape Cod, includ-ing Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece, "Fallingwater."Over 450 color photographs highlight unique de-sign details of homes built on the edges of cliffs andpeering through treetops.

This insider's tour of cliffhanger living derivesfrom 30 notable architects and designers who de-scribe their work, its challenges and rewards. A sec-tion by Joseph Henry Wythe describes his belief inthe principles of organic architecture. Also, archi-tect Kathy Shaffer gives her viewpoint on building ahillside house. With this book, you may find yourdream house -- or the inspiration to build a dreamof your own.

Foreword: ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE FOR SLOPING SITES, Joseph Henry Wythe

1. INTRODUCTION

2. TOP OF THE HILl.

 Connecticut River Overlook

 Laguna Beach Italian Villa

 Sewanee Retreat

 Come Fly with Me

 California Mediterranean

 Waterfront Site.

 Michigan Cliffside Retreat

 The Cliff House

 The Forgotten Lot

 Barn Beams and Modern Steel

 Cliffside Villa

 High Desert

 Winterwood: An Ozark Estate

 The Ultimate Bachelor Pad

 Curved Spine Organization

 Longview House

 Contemporary Elegance on a Vermont Hillside

 The Crest of the Hill

 Italian Hillside Villa

 Steep and Deep

 Bay Area Cliff Dweller

3. ON THE HILL

 House and Site Integration

 Island Residence

 The Cabin

 Crescent-shaped Hillside Home

 Llamas on the Hill

 40-Degree Slope

 A Baja Cliffhanger

 Among the Birds

 Canyon Site

 Dramatic Solution to Steep Site

 Vernacular Style: Energy-Efficient Cliffside Residence

 Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood Views

 Bernie's Castle

 Sunny Bay Residence

 Alaskan Hillside

 Hillside Renovation

 Laurel Hill

 At the Bottom of the Canyon

4. FREE SPIRITS

 California Hill House

 The Snow Clam

 Multipurpose Cabin

 Football House

 The Bird House

 A Geodesic Dome

 House in Rockscape

5. THE CREATION OF UNICORN FARM, Joseph Henry Wythe

6. BUILDING A HILLSIDE HOME, Kathy Shaffer

RESOURCES

 Architects and Designers

 Other Resources

INDEX