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Grow Home
Avi Friedman
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Description for Grow Home
Paperback. Internationally acclaimed architect, Avi Friedman recounts the genesis and development of his project, the Grow Home. In this illustrated guide, he describes the conception of these modest (14" x 36") homes. He details their construction, and shows how the design has been adapted for prefabrication to meet the needs of the developing world. Num Pages: 206 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AMA; AMKD; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 216 x 15. Weight in Grams: 381.
Internationally acclaimed architect, Avi Friedman recounts the genesis and development of his innovative project, the Grow Home. Like the auto industry's approach to the economy car, Friedman's Grow Home gives people what they need in a house at an affordable price - a quality product that allows both the perimeter and interior of a house to be expanded and changed to fit the space needs and budget of its owners. Frills are extra. In this illustrated guide, Friedman describes the conception of these modest (14" x 36") homes. He details their construction for prospective owners, builders, and architects and shows ... Read more
Internationally acclaimed architect, Avi Friedman recounts the genesis and development of his innovative project, the Grow Home. Like the auto industry's approach to the economy car, Friedman's Grow Home gives people what they need in a house at an affordable price - a quality product that allows both the perimeter and interior of a house to be expanded and changed to fit the space needs and budget of its owners. Frills are extra. In this illustrated guide, Friedman describes the conception of these modest (14" x 36") homes. He details their construction for prospective owners, builders, and architects and shows ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
Number of Pages
206
Place of Publication
Montreal, Canada
ISBN
9780773522046
SKU
V9780773522046
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Ref
99-15
About Avi Friedman
Avi Friedman is associate professor and director, Affordable Homes Program, McGill University. He received the Prix J.-Armand Bombardier for his Grow Home and Next Home innovations.
Reviews for Grow Home
"The architectural equivalent of the Japanese compact car, without options like power steering or a tape deck." The New York Times "Affordable housing is one of those fuzzy ideas that everyone likes to support but few know how to actually create. One exception may be Avi Friedman." Designer/Builder: A Journal of the Human Environment "The Grow Home is a no-frills, ... Read more