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Building an affordable house : trade secrets to high-value, low-cost construction / Fernando Pages Ruiz.

by Ruiz, Fernando Pages.

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Taunton, c2023.

House construction -- Economic aspects.

House construction -- Cost effectiveness.

Dwellings -- Design and construction -- Environmental aspects.

Dwellings -- Design and construction -- Cost effectiveness.

9781641552134 (pbk.)

224 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

"Unlock the secrets to cost-effective, sustainable home construction. Building expert Fernando Pages-Ruiz knows that from a homebuilder’s perspective, competitive, affordable housing represents a basic business plan that blends curb appeal, useful floor space and a low price tag to guarantee quick sales. It is a blueprint that takes the speculation out of spec building and provides the builder with an elusive commodity in the construction industry: peace of mind. Plus, keeping sustainability at the forefront of building decisions isn't simply good for the environment -- it's good for the homeowner's bottom line. You will learn how to: cut costs and retain quality ; build savings into every blueprint ; add affordable curb appeal ; learn the secrets of reducing material costs ; integrate sustainable building practices on a budget."

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Fernando Pagés Ruiz immigrated to the United States in 1970 and became a US citizen in 1984. Over a 30-career in construction, he has become a dedicated proponent of building innovation in low cost housing. Pagés Ruiz speaks, writes and consults internationally on how to build high-quality, affordable and energy-efficient homes. A builder with years of experience and an expert on how to cut costs and keep quality when building or remodeling, Pagés Ruiz is the author of two books published by the Taunton Press: Building an Affordable House: A high-value, low-cost approach to building (2005) and Affordable Remodel: How to get custom results on any budget (2007). As a builder, his projects have numerous award, including the 2008 "Green Building Single Family House of the Year" and the 2007 "Workforce Housing Award" from the National Association of Home Builders. In 2006, the Department of Housing and Urban Development's PATH project chose him to build America's first PATH Concept Home, a home that is affordable to purchase and to maintain, while meeting the criteria of LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR, MASCO Environments for Living, and the NAHB's Green Building certifications.

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