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The emergence of a greater awareness of the environment, the application of new technical knowledge, and the use of traditional construction methods such as orientation towards the sun, are motivating a growing number of owners to have ecological houses built on a small scale.

These small eco-houses are the first step towards a culture of sustainable and responsible construction, based on the use of natural materials which save energy and contain environmental contamination, but also on the creation of small oases that offer a high quality of life.

There are numerous examples of how pleasant ecological houses can be from an architectural viewpoint, and the variety of ecological materials now available allows architects to select their own approach.

This books presents a selection of small eco-houses: considered architectural anomalies for some time, these houses have laid the foundation for tomorrow's construction. Lots of color photos.

In the world today, the homogeny of most services and the low-cost tag applied to nearly any entity ends up creating a self-defensive reaction in those still searching for something specific, the particular in the regular. It therefore means finding that distinctiveness which makes the experience felt in the hotels presented here fly far beyond a simple classification by number, area or volume. The largest hotel project presented in this volume reaches no higher than 104 guestrooms.

In the world today, the homogeny of most services and the low-cost tag applied to nearly any entity ends up creating a self-defensive reaction in those still searching for something specific, the particular in the regular. It therefore means finding that distinctiveness which makes the experience felt in the hotels presented here fly far beyond a simple classification by number, area or volume. The largest hotel project presented in this volume reaches no higher than 104 guestrooms.

Inspired solutions to a reality of housing today

 * Case studies plus photos and floor plans
* Expert commentary by the designing architects

 The architects featured in Small Houses have reinvented the small house, successfully creating the illusion of space where, in reality, there is very little. With their remarkable sleight-of hand, space and light are maximized, superfluous elements are minimized. These invaluable case studies, illustrated with full-color photographs and floor plans, are expertly explained by the architects who created them. For any architect or design professional working with the realities of small homes, this book is a treasure trove of ideas and information.

Due to their proportions - often related to the budget - minimal houses tend to use a basic, light structural system, generally based on wooden frames or thin metal sections, which also make the building easy to construct on isolated or inaccessible plots of land. These homes can hide ingenious elements inside, such as folding tables, hanging beds, translucent panels, and highly efficient storage areas. This collection of 25 projects includes practical, contemporary examples that demonstrate the countless architectural solutions available for houses with minimal space.

Simplifies living as its very best is what’s offered in these rural getaways. By applying first-rate modern design technology and advances to an age-old concept, the award-winning architects featured herein have reinvented the small country house. For their exemplary maximisation of space and light and masterful paring down, while also ensuring the utmost in comfort, these houses are invaluable case studies for any professional (or aspiring professional) in the fields of Architecture and Design. IIIustrated with full-colour glossy photographs and floor plans, each project is expect explained by the best authority available: the designing architects themselves.

If cabins make you think of lumberjacks…of Camp Grenada, circa 1974… of Deliverance…then you need a copy of Small Wood Cabins. Paul Bunyan would have been proud to call any of these twenty-five magnificent cabins home. Each cabin has been designed to maximize limited living space and create a warm, appealing place for living, relaxing, and entertaining. Full color photographs, ground plans and sketches, and in-depth technical commentaries by the architects themselves render these cabins truly inviting for design professionals everywhere.

A variety of beautifully-illustrated case studies of small interiors ingeniously designed to maximize their limited space make this an indispensable sourcebook. Featuring thorough technical information -ground plans, materials, specifications on furniture and fixtures- this book provides ideas on every aspect of the design process from the ground up. These homes are streamlined inside and out, with dozens of never-before-seen solutions in storage and an array of innovative, multi-purpose design solutions for furniture and fixtures in homes where space is a limited commodity.

In Small Kitchens, ideas and inspirations for contemporary kitchen design are offered, which are representative of a limited use area for today’s residential requirements. Recognized designers and architects as well as renowned manufacturers show that it is entirely possible to unite functionality and aesthetics and to transfer these concepts to a small use area.

200 color photographs  

Increasing density in our cities has made it very difficult to find space for gardens. However even a small outdoor space can be made to seem far more roomy. This compilation gathers the best examples of the way garden designers use strategic solutions to optimize space. There are many inspiring examples of how even the tiniest patch can be made to feel more open and expansive.

Project Introduction:

Courtyard Landscape

Hawkins Residence • Residential Courtyard
La Casa at Encanterra • Front Yard
Sandpiper Residence • Residential Courtyard
Quaker Smith Point Residence • Home Garden
Xiangshui One (Phase IV) • Courtyard of Clubhouse
Sunshine Coast • Entrance & Front Yard
Charmtime Lake View Villa • Courtyard of Sales Office
6 # Villa of Emperor Zillah • Central Courtyard
Print of Landscape • Front/Back/Side Yards
Zhenro Run City • Residential Central Courtyard
Zhenro Yupin Lanwan • Residential Central Courtyard
Quattro by Sansiri • Roof Gardens
Flamenco Spain • Courtyards of Clubhouse & Residences
Drs. Julian and Raye Richardson Apartments • Outdoor Atrium
Vanke Beijing Hills • Courtyard of Sales Office
Poly Oriental Mansion • Front & Back Yards
Baoneng Taigu City • Home Garden
Patio Resto • Indoor Atrium
Miaoxiang Vegetarian Restaurant • Indoor Courtyard
200 5th Avenue • Outdoor Atrium

Axis Landscape

Vanke Paradiso • Residential Axis Landscape
Legend Mansion • Residential Axis Landscape
Sum Yip New Coastline • Residential Axis Landscape
Downtown Jebel Ali • Commercial Axis Landscape

Waterscape

The Bihai Zhuangyuan • Waterfront Landscape
Luofu Mountain Villa • Bay Landscape
House Ber • Waterscape in Courtyard
Malinalco Residence • Lake Landscape
Gemdale The Luxury Nature • Lakeview
Xiangsonghu International • Lakeview
Evergrande Splendor • Waterscape in Square
Wuyuan Wuli Hotel • Waterfront Landscape
Huahan International • Central Waterscape
Tinon Manhattan • Central Waterscape
Gaofa West Coast Garden (Phase II) • Central Waterscape
Jinghope Garden • Waterscape on Axis
Elegant Residence • Central Waterscape
Xixiaokou Clubhouse • Waterfront Landscape
Jiarui Light and Textile Court of Seasons • Waterscape
Hangzhou Hubin Commerce & Tourism District • Waterscape
Tungxiang International New Energy Market • Entry Waterscape
Jack Evans Boat Harbor • Waterscape
The Central Park of Wuhu Business and Culture Center • Waterway Landscape
Qian’an Sanlihe Greenway • Waterway Landscape
Leisure Park within 2nd East-South Rings • Moat Landscape
Corpus Christi Bayfront • Fountains

Landscape Pieces

Vanke Donghui City • Sculptures
Suhe Yihao • Sculptures in Demonstration Area
OCT Bay • Tree-like Sculptures on the Square
House Tsi • Sculpture in Courtyard
Taitung Xiao-ye-liu Visitor Center • Sculpture-lightscape
D. Pedro IV Square • Lighting Landscape
Genghis Khan Square • Sculptures
Duecentosessantamq MQ • Stakes
Dunkin Donuts Plaza • Stainless Steel Sculptures
Entry Plaza of Ocean County Public Library • Lantern Sculptures
North West Park • Lightings

Facilities

Landscape Fence • Pool Fence
House Tat • Swimming Pool
The Constantia Kloof • Swimming Pool
Dayi Villa • Swimming Pool
Yrizar Palace Garden • Closing Wall
Glass House for Diver • Enclosing Wall
Farrar Pond Residence • Fishbone-like Fence
Spanish Walk • Seating
GSA Quincy Court • Canopy Elements
Ri-Star Spa Hotel • Spa Landscape
Pirrama Park • Waterfront Promenade
Darling Harbor • Children’s Play Space
Schulberg Sculptural Playground • Climbing Net
Gardens by the Bay • Sky Garden
Jiangyin Xu Xiake Exposition Park • Teahouse Landscape
Escale Numerique • Public Facility
SEB Bank • The City Dune
Federation Square • Tape Melbourne
Genk C-m!ne Square • Special Seating
Xuning Rd, Suining, Jiangsu Province • Liuyun Shuixiu Bridge
Yuyang Park • Footpath Bridge
Qunli National Urban Wetland • Elevated Plank Way
Shangri La Botanical Garden • Five Exhibition Zones
Powell Street Promenade • Street Furniture
The Yellow Mud Garden • Terracotta Clay Figures
International Garden Festival of Ponte de Lima • Temporary Installation

Paving Landscape

Private Residence • Courtyard Paving
Jade Islet • Internal Passage Landscape
CRC Twenty-four City • Paving on Entrance Square
717 Bourke Street • Paving
Downtown Jebel Ali • Paving on Plaza
Miami Jackson South Hospital • Paving in Project Ripple
Trafford Wharf Promenade • Steps
Music Park in Seville • Paving
Ponte de Lima • Dark Rift
Bohus Archipel • Paving in Garden

Vegetative Landscape

Landsea Nature & Naturally • Clubhouse Landscape
Spanish Walk • Vegetation by Greenway
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel • Courtyard Vegetation
Gardens by the Bay • Vegetation in Conservatories
Lafayette Greens • Vegetation on the Square
Sunnylands Center & Gardens • Outdoor Vegetation

Small Restaurants presents the latest work from great architects the world over. These cutting-edge and innovative designs are intended for small spaces; some find their dining rooms occupied by a single table, or one where only a limited number of diners can fit, yet none forget the care and detail that goes into each room and space that conform their interiors and personality.

A child’s room is a place of play, work and rest, for this reason, it should consist of a space that is comfortable, and endowed with plenty of storage space. This edition offers a multitude of suggestions and tips on how to achieve all these characteristics when designing a child’s room. Throughout these 192 pages, stylists and interior designers from around the word display their designs, offering imaginative, colourful and practical solutions that taken on classical, urban and contemporary styles.