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Great Houses on a Budget

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Manufacturer: Collins Design

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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.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 692
EAN: 9780061581168
ISBN: 006158116X
Label: Collins Design
Manufacturer: Collins Design
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 191
Publication Date: 2008-04-01
Publisher: Collins Design
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Studio: Collins Design


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• 25 Houses Under 1500 Square Feet
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Great Houses on a Budget -
This book was very informative and has great photographic examples.
I look forward to applying them to the next house that I build.
The simplicity of the building materials breaks the boundaries of the common myths of building designs. I would live in any of these houses and find bliss.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in living wisely, environmentally friendly, and whether on a budget for building or not, one who could appreciate space and design that is well appointed.
I would also not hesitate to buy another copy to give as a gift to someone thinking of building their own home.

Somewhat Pleased -
Good photos, and some good details and ideas, that could well be developed into an expression of your own living space.

This book delivers on EXACTLY what it is supposed to! -
Look, this book is a picture book... but so are all James Grayson Trulove books. If you are not familiar with his books then you are missing out. His books are not case studies with pages of boring text. He does not teach in his books, but rather inspire. You know when you have a favorite actor and no matter what they are in you go see it... that is the type of author that Trulove is. He is constantly producing new books with great houses that can give you great new ideas. If you're expecting alot more than great pictures of great houses then get something else. But if you want to peak behind the doors of some really cool new houses then you will love this book.

Photos -
As with everything else from this author, it is just a collection of pretty pictures, with absolutely no detail on materials and construction techniques. There is a reason his books are so cheap.

Great Book -
I liked this book alot and refer to it often for innovative modern design in designing my own home.

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