Author: Stephen CraftiPublisher: Images Publishing
ISBN: 186470392X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Showcases architecture that's driven by a budget
Author: Stephen CraftiGreat Houses on a Budget
Author: James Grayson TrulovePublisher: Harper Design
ISBN: 9780061581168
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For the typical American homeowner, Great Houses on a Budget presents case studies from across the country that achieve high style at an affordable cost. Most homeowners can only fantasize about owning and living in beautiful dream homes designed by top architects—houses that are well beyond the reach of average consumers. This splendidly illustrated volume promises to provide a reality check by presenting beautifully designed houses by the same architects, but with one exception. The houses in this book were designed and built for clients with high standards, as well as modest budgets. Fifteen in-depth case studies display the work of some of today's finest architects in locations ranging from California and Connecticut, to Virginia and Oregon. Each project includes lavish photography accompanied by detailed discussion of the economical construction techniques implemented in each house. With an in-depth look at square footage costs, design techniques, and low-cost building materials, Great Houses on a Budget will provide readers with everything they need to plan a great home on even the smallest budget.
House on a Budget
Author: Duo DickinsonPublisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781561589234
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Presents a variety of architectural housing projects, providing home sites and floor plans and tips on choosing materials to maximize value while minimizing the cost.
Strong Towns
Author: Charles L. Marohn, Jr.Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119564816
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.
Quality Budget Houses
Author: Katherine Morrow FordPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Mid-century modern house designs from 1954, includes sketches of floor plans and photographs of interior and exterior. Includes houses by George Nakashima, Richard Neutra, Paul Rudolph, William Beckett, David Henken and others.
Building an Affordable House
Author: Fernando Pages RuizPublisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781561585960
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The first comprehensive guide of its kind, Building an Affordable House is for homeowners and building contractors who want to incorporate proven cost-saving techniques into their projects.
200 Budget-smart Home Plans
Author: Home Planners, incPublisher: Home Planners, LLC
ISBN: 9780918894977
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
This outstanding collection features a combination of beautiful styles and low-cost livability. From efficient one-story homes to spacious multi-level designs, this book presents a wide range of home designs to meet every need of the discerning, budget-conscious homebuyer. 620 illustrations.
Pretty Good House
Author: Michael MainesPublisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 9781641551656
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.
The Joy of Tiny House Living
Author: Chris SchapdickPublisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607656418
Category : House & Home
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
In this indispensable manual for tiny house living, award-winning tiny home builder Chris Schapdick offers first-hand information to help tiny home aspirants realize their dream, with advice on design, construction, legalities of living in a tiny home, and how to deal with some of the inevitable challenges of living tiny.
