Having a nice place where you can rest comfortably isn’t just for people. Just like pet owners have a nice couch or bed where they can lie down and relax, our pets also deserve a thoughtfully crafted space that they can call their own. If you’re looking to build a home for your pet, then the Barkitecture book is a great place to start.
Barkitecture is a pet architecture book featuring over 50 unique pet house designs for both dogs and cats, ranging from sleek modern beauties to whimsically extravagant retreats. Each featured creation combines style and practicality, designed to suit a variety of dog and cat personalities, needs, and owner aesthetics.
Whether you’re a dog lover, cat owner, design enthusiast, or simply someone who can’t resist a cute pet in a cool house, Barkitecture is a delightful, feel-good addition to your collection—and a perfect gift for animal and design lovers alike.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Barkitecture book and talk more about what makes it such a delightful piece of reading material for pet owners.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Barkitecture is a book that celebrates all pets of the four-legged variety, offering inspiration and delight for pet lovers, home designers, and anyone who believes that pets deserve beautiful spaces too.
Inside the book, pet owners will discover a range of fun, themed chapters, such as Furry Furnishings (for indoor doghouses), Barks and Recreation (for outdoor doghouses), Greenest Paws (for sustainable doghouses), Pawsitively Unconventional (for intriguing doghouses), and even Meow-dern Purritecture (a dedicated chapter featuring creative cat-friendly house designs).
All the pet house designs showcased in the book are not meant to kick a pet out of the main house, but to give your furry friend their own custom oasis, whether it’s for indoor or outdoor use. Catered to a variety of personalities and breeds, these pet houses have a range of uses such as napping, relaxing, or playing, with some practical features to please the owner as well.
As you dive deeper into the insights and invention of the stylish and functional architecture that helped turn these pet houses into reality, you’ll also get to know the companies, creators, and their furry friends behind each design, along with stunning color photos that capture the bond between pets and their one-of-a-kind homes.
In addition, the book also includes a spotlight on sustainable design, discussing the use of recycled and repurposed materials to create eco-conscious pet environments.
Lastly, the book also gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the Triangle Barkitecture competition, a one-of-a-kind pet house architecture and design competition, in which each featured pet house is auctioned off with 100% of the event’s proceeds going to pet rescue and local pet foster organizations listed throughout the book as a way to help pets in need.
The Barkitecture book was published by The Quarto Group (QUARTO PUBLISHING PLC).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Barkitecture book was written by Joshua Thomasson, who’s the President of Barkitecture and the visionary behind the Triangle Barkitecture competition.
Thomasson is also a passionate pet lover, visionary architect, and creative storyteller who believes that thoughtful design can transform lives—both human and animal. Raised in Danville, Virginia, Joshua’s early love for design set him on a journey that has taken him around the world, exposing him to diverse cultures and the powerful role of how architecture shapes our communities.
From his roots in Danville, Virginia to his architectural work and animal advocacy in Cary, North Carolina, Thomasson brings a unique blend of heart and design to every page of Barkitecture, making this book a vibrant celebration of innovative and sustainable pet architecture that blends creativity, high design, heartwarming photography, and community impact.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
The Barkitecture book is currently available for pre-order, and is priced at just $12.99.
You can order it online from your preferred retailer, including Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and Indigo.
The book is set to hit shelves on September 16th, 2025.
