Full-color illustrated photographs explain how to develop a landscape design that links indoor space with outdoor living.

This book is full of photographs of houses of varying architectural styles, all designed to maximize useful space, while keeping to a small footprint and low square footage. Particular attention is paid to open layouts to give the impression of expansiveness, while desinging the home around the lifestyle and room-use patterns of the owners. Additionally, quality workmanship and materials make these homes special: "A house that favors quality of...

Covering the wealth of material on this subject and drawing from the design studios of some of today's most important internationally recognized architects, the book details not only the variety of tasteful prefabs available in generously illustrated designer profiles, but also outlines the historical origins of prefab and considerations and preparations before your prefab arrives. An exhaustive sources section provides the most up-to-date references...

The highly individual cabins, hideaways, and summer homes featured in this book offer their owners exceptional, yet convenient ways to escape urban routines and embed themselves into the land. With the right concept, furniture, d�ecor, and atmosphere, even small or basic designs become stunning sanctuaries.