Compact Houses: 50 Creative Floor Plans for Well-Designed Small Homes

Compact Houses presents 50 floor plans for small homes of no more than 1,400 square feet. Gerald Rowan's designs emphasize maximum comfort and efficiency, offering innovative options for building or retrofitting affordable homes that are easy to maintain and environmentally friendly. The collection includes varied approaches to small-space living. King's Gap features an open-concept design with a sunlit great room spanning the entire first floor. Rothrock includes outdoor living spaces with deck and patio plans, plus interior gathering areas around a fireplace or woodstove. Sand Spring addresses privacy and natural light in densely populated areas through a high glass wall design. Whether reorganizing existing storage or constructing a new home from scratch, the book provides detailed designs to accommodate different family needs and preferences.