Great Houses on a Budget 经济住宅

For the typical American homeowner, Great Houses on a Budget presents case studies from across the country that achieve high style at an affordable cost.
　　Most homeowners can only fantasize about owning and living in beautiful dream homes designed by top architects -- houses that are well beyond the reach of average consumers. This splendidly illustrated volume promises to provide a reality check by presenting beautifully designed houses by the same architects, but with one exception. The houses in this book were designed and built for clients with high standards, as well as modest budgets.
　　Fifteen in-depth case studies display the work of some of today's finest architects in locations ranging from California and Connecticut, to Virginia and Oregon. Each project includes lavish photography accompanied by detailed discussion of the economical construction techniques implemented in each house. With an in-depth look at square footage costs, design techniques, and low-cost building materials, Great Houses on a Budget will provide readers with everything they need to plan a great home on even the smallest budget.

作者简介：
　　James Grayson Trulove is an author, publisher, and editor of books in the subjects of architecture, landscape architecture, and garden design. His recent books include 25 Apartments and Lofts Under 2500 Square Feet, New Sustainable Homes, and The Modern Townhouse.

FOREWORD　Good Design Does Not Mean High Costs
Madrona　On the Ground and up in the Trees
Kogan　Economical and Modem
Domestic Modern　Returning to the City
Lillian Way　From Bungalow to Loft
Patel/Capoor　The New Native House
700 Palms　Raw, Honest Materials on a Tight Urban Site
Eagle Rock House　First a Vacation, Then a Retiement House
Lagerberg　Making Every Inch Count
Davelin　Designer and Builder
Amherst　A Small Budget and an Open Mind
Loft Courtyard　An Urban Oasis
Comano　A Design for the Weekend Builder
Sculptor's Home　Industrial Materials and Processes
Windy Ridge　A Village on a Mountain
House and Studio　Live/Work Texas Style
Horsepen　A Minimalist House for One