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Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tree house? Or how cozy it must be to sleep in an igloo? Have you noticed that some houses are extremely old and were built centuries ago and other houses can be set up wherever you go? In Make Yourself at Home, young readers are introduced to ten extraordinary types of homes. Find out what its like to live underground or floating on a canal. Open up one of the two double gatefolds to see whether...
Publisher
Instituto Monsa
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Can we get a feeling of spaciousness and well-being in an apartment when the available space is very limited? This book shows that not only is it possible, but often the solutions turn the house itself into a unique and singular space. These types of projects are also a challenge for architects, since they require bringing into play all their ingenuity, technique and talent.
Author
Publisher
Rizzoli
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
At Home in the American Barn examines the fascinating possibilities for living and adaptive reuse provided by the expansive spaces and rough-hewn look of these traditional structures. Nationwide, Americans are turning to structures such as the barn with a mind to renovating them to fit the lifestyles of today, redesigning these often-wonderful places of the past into residential spaces. At Home in the American Barn embraces the dream to slow things...
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Smaller, more environmentally-friendly houses seem to be the wave of the future. As people chose to move out of cities, finances and life style will limit the size of the houses these new home owners will choose. One or both people in the home may have lost their job or the jobs may not be as secure as they were before the pandemic. Even with a future vaccine, people are aware that social distancing situations can occur again and they want to be prepared....
Author
Publisher
Centennial Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Captures the essence of the downsizing trend by showcasing homes across a spectrum of styles and locations, each filled with stylish interiors, ingenious solutions for small-space living, and stories of contented homeowners. Plus, you'll get great advice and insights from the growing number of talented builders and architects who have trained their skills on creating beautiful, imaginative smaller dwellings.
Author
Publisher
Braun
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Exciting and surprising approaches of how living spaces reduced to a minimum can enhance the quality of life to a maximum. The trend towards the Tiny House -- and also the Micro Flat -- is more than just a short-term hype. It is an attitude towards life, a contemplation on the essentials to which more and more people are attracted. The two years have shown us what we really need -- and that is often not so much. All over the world, houses and housing...
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