An accessible architecture and interiors title in a format and series that appeals to a broad audience.

Price point, format, contents and range of subjects are very much in keeping with earlier successful books like Small Eco Houses, Compact Houses, Small & Chic, and most recently Outside Living.

The accessibility of these 55 compact modernist homes comfortable, green, efficient, ingenious will resonate with readers of The Design Files, while the cutting edge reputations of their architects will appeal to professionals and students.

A thoughtful collection of small-scale contemporary urban residences in Australia and around the world that demonstrate domesticity can be both compact and beautiful, green and urban.