university of oregon - school of architecture and allied arts - department of architecture

architectural design studio – arch 484/584 fall 03 – prof. nancy cheng

Studio References – Housing & Home Design

Eco-design / Intentional Communities / Universal Design / Housing / Misc

 

NA7115 .J33 1990 

The Good House: Contrast As a Design Tool by Max Jacobson,

 

NA7115 .S87 2002

Not so big solutions for your home / Sarah Susanka

Susanka has created a series of books that illustrate how to create a comfortable, efficient home.   The series of “Not So Big house” books progressively feature more usable design information (more plans and sections rather than just photos) and a broader range of examples.

 

NA2300.A9 D43 2002 

Rural Studio: Samuel Mockbee and an Architecture of Decency / Andrea Oppenheimer Dean, Timothy Hursley

Mockbee’s design/build program at Auburn University brought art and dignity to the most humble people.  Students built experimental housing and community buildings using cast-offs and donations for locally-sourced, sustainable environments.

 
The Affordable Housing Advisor

http://www.designadvisor.org/

Well-organized site with guidelines, checklists and examples.