150 Best Terrace and Balcony Ideas - Tapa dura

With extensive use of stunning full color photographs and diagrams, "150 Best Terrace and Balcony Ideas" features innovative designs created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, cost-effective, and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients. The designs included incorporate not only the latest looks and trends but also cutting-edge materials that are environmentally friendly, energy friendly and extend the life of these outdoor rooms. "150 Best Terrace and Balcony Ideas" offers a wide range of small space designs and is both the perfect resource for designers, interior decorators, and architects, as well an inspirational sourcebook for all homeowners interested in creating stylish and useful outdoor extensions to their homes that do not take up a lot of space. Projects included in the book: Sky Garden House, Japan; Regent's Park, UK; Shore Vista Boat Dock, Texas; Wiston Gardens, Australia; Gramercy Townhouse, New York; Summit Drive, California; MHouse, California; Clarendon, California; Casa en Cachagua, Chile; Jardin en Venice, California; Casa en las Dolomitas, Italy; Apartment Sant Just Bach, Spain; and, Five Franklin Place, New York.

Irene Alegre is a writer specializing in architecture and design. The author of the highly successful architecture book Houses 1, she lives in Barcelona, Spain.