Compact Houses

This book surveys one of the hottest trends in contemporary architecture – compact houses that make use of every last inch of space. Unlike many books on the subject, these houses are not urban but are all in rural locations where their compactness helps preserve the forest, beach, lakefront, and other natural features.

Each house featured includes full colour photos of the interior and the exterior and includes plans showing the layout. Each project includes a case history describing the design challenges faced at the site and how the architect overcame them along with a detailed blueprint for each house.

Almost all of the houses featured are part-time residences (beach cottages, mountain houses, ski chalets, and vacation homes), but they prove that efficiency as well as beautiful thoughtful design can be had in a tiny setting.

This book will be an inspiration to anyone in the interior design or residential architecture field as well as to anyone considering a second home. Best of all – all of the houses profiled feature environmentally sound design principles in tune with today's lifestyles.