The Cooke Street community in Raleigh, N.C., needed to provide attractive, affordable housing. Energy-efficient designs helped keep home costs down.

An investment in a smaller home can offer big dividends, including lower cost of ownership, a better sense of community and a smaller environmental impact.

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