The Adaptable House : Designing Homes for Change

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Written by an internationally recognized flexible housing advocate, THE ADAPTABLE HOUSE provides specific design approaches and techniques that facilitate flexible design–both on the inside and outside–making it simple to alter a dwelling layout, demolish partitions or build new ones, upgrade heating systems, change the location of stairs, etc.The book is divided into three logical sections: the first sets the stage for adaptibility, the second outlines relevant p… More >>

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Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer 8.0

  • Move a wall, change a color, add a room, redesign a kitchen, and estimate costs before you build
  • The Design Planning Center provides advice, decorating guidelines, tips, and techniques from the editors of Better Homes and Gardens magazine
  • Over 1,000 cabinet combinations to choose from – customize using unlimited styles and colors
  • Over 500 botanically accurate flowers, trees and shrubs – from tropical to desert
  • Design in 2D or 3D – add, resize, and automatically dimension your plans

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New Houses: 36 of the World’s Most Spectacular Home Designs

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This lavishly illustrated volume displays the 40 most spectacular houses built in recent years. Located all over the world, they are set apart by their imaginative and innovative design, as well as their use of the latest technologies in construction, newly developed sophisticated materials, and furnishings from leading designers. Organized by geographic location — city, suburbs, country, mountains, or by the sea — they present the best of original and innovati… More >>

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