An interesting look at some ideas of how to use small residential space from Japanese architects, often incorporating traditional Japanese techniques and/or materials. While there was much to admire in this book, and some good ideas, it had much more of a 'coffee table book' feel than being something you could use to develop your own blueprint for creating or using your own small space. I would have liked a bit more practical 'this is how you do it', but this book was inspiring nevertheless. ( )