Houseboats

An illustrated look at over100 Sausalito houseboats, inside and out, and the houseboat community history of the area. 

Prepare to be wowed, amused, and inspired as you visit over 100 houseboats, inside and out, in Sausalito, California with. Architect Kathy Shaffer, who also explores the floating legacy of her own Sausalito home.

With an eye toward the artistic, Shaffer carefully documents the architectural evolution of this houseboat community. Learn the geography of the area, the developers who helped shape it, the history of the marinas, and the amazing evolution of houseboat design and construction. This book also reflects the lives of people who choose to constrain their home to a hundred square feet or so, and how they've engineered their surroundings to their spatial restrictions.

This book is a celebration of the refreshing, inspiring forms created in the free-thinking spirit of houseboat architecture. It is a must-have for all who love architecture, handmade houses, and inspiring homes.