Book excerpt: Following the successful 25 Houses Under 2500 Square Feet and 25 Houses Under 1500 Square Feet, this book continues to explore the joys of living in compact, well-designed spaces. The twenty-five homes presented here, all recently constructed, offer an extraordinary range of architectural solutions for designing functional yet interesting, dramatic living spaces, ranging from a few hundred to 3,000 square feet. Each of the projects illustrates an innovative use of materials and careful attention to space and light. The informative text highlights the design and technical aspects of each house, and accompanying photography, architectural drawings, and site plans provide even further insight. 25 Houses Under 3000 Square Feet presents homes from coast to coast that everyone can relate to -- an abundance of exciting designs that are sure to inspire and amaze.