Narrow Houses: New Directions in Efficient Design by Avi Friedman.
Since the Middle Ages, narrow-front houses have been a part of the urban framework. Today, narrow-front houses are being rediscovered for their reduced infrastructure costs, minimal impact on the site, flexible space and reduced waste of materials.
This book puts forward an exemplary line-up of new narrow houses, chosen based on their architectural approach, environmental benefits and unique urban solution. Along with drawings and photographs, the house designs are inspiring and timeless. The book then discusses the relevance of narrow houses to current times, the macro issues involved and the historical origins of this linear residential design.
Avi Friedman, Princeton Architectural Press, 2010, 240 pp, rrp $67.50.
