Author Avi Friedman believes that rather than being unchangeable, physical environments should be designed and constructed to easily adjust to the evolving lifestyle of their inhabitants. A home, he contends, should be structurally flexible enough to adapt to changes such as children "leaving the nest," elderly relatives moving in, or the need for home office space.. . Written by an internationally recognized flexible housing advocate, "The Adaptable House" provides specific design approaches and techniques that facilitate ...
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Author Avi Friedman believes that rather than being unchangeable, physical environments should be designed and constructed to easily adjust to the evolving lifestyle of their inhabitants. A home, he contends, should be structurally flexible enough to adapt to changes such as children "leaving the nest," elderly relatives moving in, or the need for home office space.. . 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 locations of stairs, etc.. . The book is divided into three logical sections: the first sets the stage for adaptability, the second outlines relevant principles, and the last shows their actual application. Packed with floor plans, drawings, photos, and charts to fully and clearly illustrate his suggestions, "The Adaptable House" includes detailed coverage of: . * Interior layouts and room configurations. * Exterior elements such as roofs and facades. * New building materials and methods. * Easy add-on and remodels. * Single-family and multiple dwelling housing. . "The Adaptable House" is a master blueprint for those interested in creating homes that can be quickly, easily, and inexpensively redesigned to meet the dynamic nature of the occupants' life.
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Very good in good dust jacket. Remainder mark on bottom; DJ worn around edges, a few chips, price sticker & mark on back; corners bumped; pages in Fine condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 271 p. Contains: illus., index, bibliography.
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Hardcover edition, as pictured. ISBN #0071377468. Slight cover wear. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 271 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
