Design An Expandable House: For Present Needs And Future Dreams (Paperback)

by Stanley Mazor (Author)
Key Phrases: insulated concrete forms, interim kitchen, most chateaux, Lessons Learned, Chateau Herbe (more...)

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"Stanley Mazor is one of the architects of the information age... So it was not surprising that when Mr. Mazor turned his hand to building a vacation house, his approach would be inventive..." - The New York Times, 2/5/2005 This unique guide chronicles the multi-staged development of a 3-story French Chateau using novel Styrofoam ICF building blocks and other innovative materials. The techniques used and lessons learned during this project are illustrated with more than 70 photographs and many diagrams. In this practical guide, an amateur architect shares the lessons learned designing his home using novel building materials. Follow his journey to France to find the original chateau, and his work with local Oregon craftsman to create a work of art and a contribution to his community.

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: UNLIMITED PUBLISHING LLC (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588321436
• ISBN-13: 978-1588321435
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,828,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not much meat, May 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Design an Expandable House: For Present Needs and Future Dreams (Paperback)

This book fell far short of my expectations. Not much meat for $40. Seemed more like a pamphlet than a book. I was expecting more design information that would make it possible for me to build my own expandable house.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars computer guy builds styrofoam chateau, May 21, 2003

By	Stanley Mazor (los altos, ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Design an Expandable House: For Present Needs and Future Dreams (Paperback)

I'm the author and explain some of the lessons learned
in designing and building a house using styrofoam ICF blocks.
The approach is to design a large house and then build a small
house (subset) allowing for future expansion. There are lot's
of photos and quite a few diagrams and lessons learned.
I hope you'll enjoy reading and using this book.
stan

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's review, November 25, 2006

By	Stanley Mazor (los altos, ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This 2nd edition revises and replaces the first edition,
and shows my 4 stage house construction project using ICF
styrofoam building blocks. See the lessons learned and
many photos and diagrams and follow the progress of my
project. The house grows from 1,800 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq. ft.
But I describe how to convert a cottage into a castle.
Follow my journey with my wife to France to search for
the original chateau, and see some of the finished details.
stan mazor