Universal Design Ideas for Style, Comfort & Safety
This relatively inexpensive book is an extremely well illustrated guide to design of single family homes. While primarily directed to home owners and home buyers, it will also be useful to contractors and architects. The chapters of the book cover entrances & floor plans, kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, bedrooms, and laundry, garage & utility spaces, and much more. Many flexible design ideas are provided along with the estimated cost. Whether you are building or designing homes, or seeking to have one built, this book will be a worthwile addition to your library.  --International Cost Engineering Council, February 2009