Gerald Rowan

Author of Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less; 62 Plans for Camps, Cottages, Lake Houses, and Other Getaways

Works by Gerald Rowan

Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes (2013) 84 copies, 1 review

Les cabanes - Construire sa maison de bois (2013) 2 copies

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Canonical name: Rowan, Gerald
Gender: male

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Beammey 754 reviews

Compact Cabins: Simple Living in 1000 Square Feet or Less by Gerald Rowan

Overall a good book if you're looking into building a small place. It has a lot of good information besides just floor plans -- tips on construction, important factors in building, etc, etc. I wish there were a bit more variety with the floor plans, but overall a good, solid book to give you an idea of what you can expect. I would recommend this book. 4 out of 5 stars.

Jul 23, 2016

Kaethe 2,872 reviews

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

Lots of good stuff here: small, energy-efficient, passive-solar, tight, well-crafted, and well-designed houses suited to a variety of climates. There is lots of detail on how to maximize storage, how best to furnish, how to site the houses, and how to take advantage of outdoor spaces. It's all practical, and could really help you find your perfect small house.

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Oct 17, 2016