Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0070168288, Hardcover)

Now Showing--The Small House for the Next Century. Tighter zoning, rising energy costs and less available land is sure to spike demand for small houses in the 21st century. Here's your blueprint to begin capitalizing on this important new trend right now--Duo Dickinson's The Small House for the Next Century. You'll discover how 30 top architects are designing small homes that feel like big ones, function more efficiently, and invigorate the senses. For each of their projects you get: statistical analyses of space allocation for living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and more; owner and architect perspectives on why projects succeed or fail--supported by actual case studies; client and architect interviews plus 270 drawing and photos--30 in full color!; full background on the site selection process, construction plan, and budget; much more.