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Fresh perspectives on how good design can create stylish yet ecologically sound living spaces in small-scale homes. Anyone who has faced the challenges of limited living space will find inspiration in this survey of the latest trends in environmentally sensitive, small-scale residential designs. More than fifty residential spaces are profiled—from woodsy houses and repurposed barns to cool apartments and urban lofts—both inside and out. Most of the projects were designed by up-and-coming architects, and each design proves that small-scale efficiency as well as beautiful, thoughtful design can overcome the apparent constraints of a small setting. Environmental impact is a growing concern, so each project was chosen because of its ecological sensitivity. Each case history describes the challenges confronting the designer and the solutions. Creating color schemes to enhance the feeling of openness, taking advantage of high ceilings to make multiple levels, and using collapsible furniture and sliding doors to maximize space are some of the design solutions that can be applied in any situation. Filled with beautiful color photographs and helpful floorplans, this book is a remarkable showcase of how good design can transform any small space into a comfortable, modern—and environmentally sensitive—home.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I am an architect by profession and purchase books from Amazon Uk.
What made me make this purchase was the cover of the book, It had a promise of what was to come beyond (at least thats what I thought)
Unfortunately the book does not include much inspiring work.
The printing quality in architecture books should be very accurate and of good quality to appreciate the nuances of space. This book however is affordable but the printing could have been improved.
No work within the book comes close to the quality of the house on the cover.
PROS:
1. Price
CONS:
1. All the projects look similar
2. Cheap Print quality
3. Not inspiring (at least for me)
What made me make this purchase was the cover of the book, It had a promise of what was to come beyond (at least thats what I thought)
Unfortunately the book does not include much inspiring work.
The printing quality in architecture books should be very accurate and of good quality to appreciate the nuances of space. This book however is affordable but the printing could have been improved.
No work within the book comes close to the quality of the house on the cover.
PROS:
1. Price
CONS:
1. All the projects look similar
2. Cheap Print quality
3. Not inspiring (at least for me)
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46 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Forty-two eco houses
14 Feb 2011
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Forty-two houses are profiled in this book, ranging in size from 6.5 sq. m./ 70 sq. ft. to 294 sq. m./3,165 sq. ft. More than half the houses are over 120 sq. m./1,300 sq. ft., so they aren't necessarily small. They are architect designed in the minimalist style, mostly boxes with flat roofs, but a few dare to step out of the box with gabled or shed or v-shaped roofs. There are houses for every budget, from low cost prefabs to luxurious, custom built houses.
Each profile gives an almost too brief description of the house followed by icons with reasons why it is an eco house, floor plans and/or elevations, and color pictures of the interiors and exteriors with views of breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. Here are a few examples of the variety of houses in this book:
The Joshua Tree house is a gabled roof prefab, on wheels for transport, with two bedrooms and a long, skinny bathroom with a toilet and sink on each end and a shower in the middle, all in a tiny 36 sq. m./387.5 sq. ft. space.
The Float houses are low cost prefabs in New Orleans for people who lost their homes during Hurricane Katrina. They are narrow, shot gun houses that resemble mobile homes but they have unusual design innovations. They are built to withstand another hurricane and are on a chassis that will float like a raft during a flood. The roof is v-shaped with a groove to capture rain water.
The Casa Pulmo house is a two story house with an outdoor wheelchair ramp connecting the levels.
Half of the house in Geres, Portugal, featured on the cover, juts out over a cliff. It has a low environmental impact because part of it hovers in mid air!
There are houses in Norway and Iceland specially designed to withstand a sub-arctic winter. The landscapes had no trees and little vegetation.
Each profile gives an almost too brief description of the house followed by icons with reasons why it is an eco house, floor plans and/or elevations, and color pictures of the interiors and exteriors with views of breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. Here are a few examples of the variety of houses in this book:
The Joshua Tree house is a gabled roof prefab, on wheels for transport, with two bedrooms and a long, skinny bathroom with a toilet and sink on each end and a shower in the middle, all in a tiny 36 sq. m./387.5 sq. ft. space.
The Float houses are low cost prefabs in New Orleans for people who lost their homes during Hurricane Katrina. They are narrow, shot gun houses that resemble mobile homes but they have unusual design innovations. They are built to withstand another hurricane and are on a chassis that will float like a raft during a flood. The roof is v-shaped with a groove to capture rain water.
The Casa Pulmo house is a two story house with an outdoor wheelchair ramp connecting the levels.
Half of the house in Geres, Portugal, featured on the cover, juts out over a cliff. It has a low environmental impact because part of it hovers in mid air!
There are houses in Norway and Iceland specially designed to withstand a sub-arctic winter. The landscapes had no trees and little vegetation.
28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Nice book!
19 Nov 2010
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Enjoyed this book with some great plans and small size houses. Well done book. Many good photos and liked how showed floor plans of each house.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Nice photo/plan book, light on detail
7 May 2011
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This is a good "ideas" book for visual concepts of a finished house and floor plans, but there are only short details on the eco features for each house. I have added it to the library next to books with more technical detail on eco ideas and implementation - they will complement each other.
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