This comprehensive and insightful volume investigates the historical precedents of and emerging trends in the design of affordable suburban housing. The first book to address the design needs of "production" home builders, this volume features easy-to-follow rules and illustrations, allowing the reader to improve the design of new houses and communities; reviews all aspects of design, from community planning to interior details, providing an integrated perspective on suburban design; demonstrates innovative design initiatives that combine density and affordability with neighborhood and unit quality, enabling home builders to meet customers' needs efficiently; and contains 125 photographs plus 100 line drawings of homes and communities.