"A House for My Mother features twenty-five houses designed in a 35-year period by currently practicing architects for their mothers, fathers, and other close relatives. Included are the well-known works of recognized designers, and early works from promising young architects. Extensive interviews with the architects and their parents reveal the joys and difficulties of these most personal commissions."--BOOK JACKET. "Affordable and innovative finishes, creative small-house designs, efficient and light-filled spaces, and designs for aging and disabled parents are hallmarks of these houses. Illustrated with over 90 color and 60 black-and-white photographs and 50 line drawings, these houses reflect a variety of styles and building materials"--BOOK JACKET.