Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes

Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes

by Gerald Rowan
Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes

Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes

by Gerald Rowan

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Overview

Discover the huge possibilities of a small house! Whether you’re building from scratch or retrofitting an existing structure, these 50 innovative floor plans will show you how to make the most of houses measuring 1,400 square feet or less. Gerald Rowan presents creative and efficient layouts that use every inch of space, with tips on fully maximizing closets, porches, bathrooms, attics, and basements. From reorganizing a small storage area to building a brand-new home, you’ll find a detailed design to fit your family’s needs. 


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781612121024
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 10/08/2013
Pages: 208
Sales rank: 390,102
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Gerald Rowan is the author of Compact Cabins. Retired from full-time teaching, he now teaches architectural history part-time at various schools in Pennsylvania, including Lehigh University and Haverford College. He has owned and renovated more than 60 small houses and cabins.

Table of Contents

Introduction - Why Live Small?

One - Plans: 50 Designs for Compact Houses

Two - Design: Key Factors for Small Spaces

Three - Energy: Efficiency and Sustainability

Four - Retrofits: Finding and Renovating a Compact House

Index - Including an Alphabetical Listing of Plans

What People are Saying About This

Kristen Eaton

“Compact Houses is packed full of designs for creative-yet-comfortable, efficient-yet-indulgent houses of 1400 square feet or less. My favorite thing about this book, though, is the section on creative ideas for making the best of space in any small home, like drawers or shelves built in under a staircase. This book is a great resource for folks who might not be ready for a micro home, but still want to simplify their lives and lighten their carbon footprint.”

tinyhouseblog.com Kent Griswold

"A great book with wonderful designs for smaller homes. Just the inspiration you need to find the right design for a small home for your future needs."

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