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Prefabulous Small Houses

by Sheri Koones
Taunton. Sept. 2016. 240p. photos. ISBN 9781631864049. $32. INTERIOR DESIGN
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Koones, author of numerous books on prefabricated houses, examines 32 such homes, from a small 352-square-foot house to one measuring 2,500 square feet. She shows how these dwellings can be attractive and accommodate contemporary lifestyles as well as maintain energy efficiency and allow for effectual recycling of materials from demolition to construction. The residents' plans are explained for homes located throughout the United States and in British Columbia that primarily feature an attractive modern, sleek style. For each, Koones provides numerous color photographs, floor plans, and sidebar explanations of ecofriendly features. The book contains a foreword by Robert Redford.
VERDICT Lack of an index might hamper the use of this volume, but a multitude of cost-effective, energy-efficient ideas can be found here.
Reviewed by Gayle A. Williamson , Nov 15, 2016
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