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		Author: Aurora Fernandez Per, Javier Mozas & Javier Arpa Publisher:       a+t Architecture Publishers, 2012 Cover:   Hardcover, 396 pages Language: English ISBN: 978-8461512379

Density has become the new, desirable component in housing projects, both public and private. The projects illustrated in this book are creative, diverse and fill a need. Some are replacing dysfunctional public housing projects. Others are redeveloping valuable urban land.

The authors have selected very interesting solutions to these complex problems. They are modern in design as well as green in technology. There are also interesting integrations of seniors, families and young singles into neighborhoods. This has been achieved by various sizes of units, among other factors. Some include work/live arrangements, as well as retail spaces. As we now know, this is the path to creating vibrant, walkable neighborhoods in the urban context.

Examining ways to create a livable neighborhood within a limited budget is the strength of this book. It is timely with excellent photos of current projects which fill the void of creating dense but livable housing for today’s urbanites. It is a good resource for practitioners and students of current residential designs.