A Field Guide to the Buildings of Ireland by Sean Rothery

A Field Guide to the Buildings of Ireland – This book offers a wide-ranging and carefully structured survey of Ireland’s built environment, presenting architecture as both a cultural record and a living landscape. It covers buildings from early settlements and vernacular traditions through to industrial structures and contemporary architectural works, providing a broad historical sweep. Each entry situates architecture within its geographic and social context, helping readers understand how place, material, and function interact across Ireland. With detailed commentary and accessible explanations, the book functions both as a reference guide and as an invitation to explore Ireland’s architectural heritage on the ground.