From the photo taken in his office, you can tell that Brent Hull has an extensive library of books. Fine Homebuilding asked Brent to list the books every builder should own in this article. Brent's essential reading list covers history, how-to, design, and more.
Brent notes that every builder should have a collection of at least 100 books with a focus on house design and building styles. He feels this is important because many builders have become separated from the architectural field and lack a broader understanding of building design.
The list of titles he recommends is categorized by: historical architecture, building styles, architectural details, how-to, plus additional books to consider. The article, Books Every Builder Should Own, can be found on FineHomebuilding.com or here.