Marianne Cusato

Marianne Cusato is an American designer and author known for her work in architecture and housing, particularly in the development of the 'Katrina Cottage' as an alternative to FEMA trailers for disaster relief.

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  1. 1. Get Your House Right

    Architectural Elements to Use & Avoid

    The book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying the principles of classical architecture in modern home design. It emphasizes the importance of proportion, scale, and detail in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional living spaces. Through clear explanations and illustrative examples, the book offers practical advice on avoiding common design mistakes and enhancing the architectural integrity of homes. It serves as a valuable resource for homeowners, builders, and architects who seek to create timeless and harmonious residential environments.

  2. 2. The Just Right Home

    Buying, Renting, Renovating & Designing the Not-Too-Big, Not-Too-Small House That Fits Your Life

    A practical, design-focused guide that helps readers define and achieve the “just right” home for their needs—whether renting, buying, or building—by balancing lifestyle, budget, scale, and site. It lays out clear principles for efficient layouts, smart use of square footage, and timeless detailing, and offers actionable advice on planning, working with designers and builders, and making choices that create comfortable, adaptable, and well-crafted living spaces.

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