New Small Homes
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.23 (833 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823031950 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Borrow someone else's copy or take a pass not a keeper IMO This may appeal to professional architects that just want a refresher or introduction to high level concepts to investigate further but this didn't appeal to me as a layman or assist with my current project at all. I found high level concepts only, not much text, not many other resources. LC1 said A disappointing sameness. "New Small Homes" by Aurora Cuito really should have been titled "Minimalist Houses That Showcase Architects Who Go For Show Over Substance". Once you get that everything that can go should go on rollers, tabletops should be glass if at all possible, skylights should be added wherever po. Not your mother's dream home If you're a fan of minimalist spaces or Euro-Industrial-Tech type houses you're probably love this book (or if you're an architectural student, you'll probably love this book). If you're primarily interest in small homes of a more traditional design however, this is definitely not the bo
Homeowners will revel in the clever ideas that abound in this helpful guide: how by using partition walls on wheels, one can divide or use the space to suit more than one need; how the strategic placement of folding tables also enhances flexibility; and how positioning armoires or customized shelves to maximize storage space can also hide awkward spaces and make them useful. Each illustrates practical solutions to the problems typically associated with small spaces and offers a variety of examples that demonstrate how to make the most of any space and any shape. Finally, loft owners will love the tips on how to capitalize on their homes' abundant vertical space. A practical idea book filled with ingenious solutions for how to maximize available space Focuses on gracious, strategically designed homes of less than 1,000 square feet Provides more than 300 full-color illustrations and 30 black- and-white architectural plans, details, and sketches. Following an extensive, illustrated introduction, more than 20 homes from all over the wo