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Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're building from scratch or retrofitting an existing structure, these 50 innovative floor plans will show you how to make the most of houses measuring 1400 square feet or less. Gerald Rowan focuses on efficient layouts and creative ways to use every inch of your space, including closets, decks, porches, bathrooms, attics, and basements. Artist renderings bring each house's exterior to life, and detailed interior drawings illustrate special...
3) Micro living: 40 innovative tiny houses equipped for full-time living, in 400 square feet or less
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
For everyone whos ever dreamed of simplifying their life and downsizing their home, Micro Living offers an insiders look at what tiny house living is really like. Best-selling author and tiny house enthusiast Derek “Deek” Diedricksen profiles 40 tiny but practical houses that are equipped for full-time living, all in 400 square feet or less. Detailed photography and a floor plan for each structure highlight inventive space-saving design features...
Publisher
Hearst Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Downsizing has become a big trend--and many people are choosing to live small and smart in compact houses that don't require huge mortgages or upkeep. Country Living showcases a coast-to-coast collection of sustainable dwellings, all ranging from 100 to 1,500 square feet. Take an inside tour of these impressive little abodes, like a converted 1840s schoolhouse in New York, a 22x24-foot kit barn in California wine country, a 1914 New Hampshire coastal...
Author
Publisher
Shelter Publications
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Tiny Homes on the Move chronicles 21st-century nomads - people who inhabit homes that are compact and mobile, either on wheels or in the water. In photos and stories, this fascinating book explores modern travelers who live in vans, pickup trucks, buses, trailers, sailboats, and houseboats that combine the comforts of home with the convenience of being able to pick up and go at any time. With over 1,000 color photos accompanying the stories and descriptions...
Author
Publisher
The Taunton Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"How to Build Your Own Tiny House shows the ins and outs of the actual construction process to enable any moderately handy person to build a tiny home with materials commonly found at any hardware store or home center.- How to Build Your Own Tiny House is a comprehensive guide to the actual construction process, building codes, and regulations, not another pretty picture book about tiny houses"--
Author
Publisher
Popular Woodworking Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Live large by building small! Do you daydream about downsizing your living space? Or perhaps you long for a more eco-friendly and sustainable way of life. The tiny house movement continues to gain popularity as more and more people look to simplify their lives and reconnect with nature. Building Small is your key to joining the tiny house revolution with designs for homes as well as a range of backyard buildings including workspaces and sheds. There's...
Publisher
Hearst Books, An Imprint of Sterling Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you're trying to make a tiny studio seem roomier, create a cozy cottage, or turn an unused alcove into something special, House Beautiful shows you how to think small . . . and create big. With simple strategies for establishing zones, tricking the eye, thinking vertically, choosing multipurpose furniture, and editing down, this inspirational guide helps bring beauty, comfort, and order to small spaces."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Thames and Hudson, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"Space is at a premium in growing cities. In the countryside, we want to preserve nature and the landscape. And in impoverished parts of the world, the need for sustainable, economical shelter is stronger than ever. At the same time, digital design tools, eco-materials and new prefabrication technologies have led to an explosion in innovative ideas for domestic spaces. Today's challenge for architects and designers is to produce small-scale habitats...
Author
Series
Twig and Turtle volume 1
Publisher
Pixel+Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Twig and Turtle are excited and curious about their new small town in Colorado. And for their cool, tiny house! Their family is united in living more simply, and not stressing out the Earth's resources. But the move comes with a major problem: How do you fit a Great Dane in a tiny house? Sisters Twig and Turtle experience adventures and challenges with family, friends, and school as they adjust to living in a tiny house"--
16) My tiny pet
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
A witty celebration of the tiny tardigrade, a microscopic creature that looks like a bear. Living in a tiny house has one huge drawback--no space for pets. So when a little girl's parents announce that it's time for the family to simplify, downsizing from a huge home in the city to a tiny house in the woods, it's quite a blow--after all, she's grown quite fond of her pet poodles, cats, tarantula, snake, hedgehogs, mice, birds, fish, octopus, rabbits,...
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement, this book gives a brief overview of its history and philosophy; a look at plans for several box bungalows; a portfolio featuring photos of a variety of tiny house interiors and exteriors; and illustrated guides to construction techniques building a tiny house may require.
19) The tiny mansion
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In this pitch-perfect middle grade adventure, twelve-year-old Dagmar must endure a summer living off-the-grid with her family in a tiny home. The last thing twelve-year-old Dagmar wants is to spend her summer vacation squished into a tiny house with her dad, her stepmom, and her annoying five-year-old half brother. But after a sudden financial setback, her family is evicted from their Oakland apartment, and that's just where they end up, parked among...
Author
Publisher
Accessory Dwelling Strategies
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Accessory Dwelling Units are a form of residential infill housing that are poised to revolutionize housing in the United States. Unlike other urban development trends, this one is being driven by homeowners, not professional developers. Through case studies, expert interviews, firsthand anecdotes, images, and data analysis, Backdoor Revolution reveals the opportunities, challenges, and best practices of ADU development for homeowners, including costs,...
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