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The inspiration for The Not So Big House came
from a growing awareness that new houses were getting bigger and
bigger but with little redeeming design merit. The problem is
that comfort has almost nothing to do with how big a space is.
It is attained, rather, by tailoring our houses to fit the way
we really live, and to the scale and proportions of our human
form. Two must-read articles about this topic include Cultural
Creatives: The Rise of Integral Culture, by Dr. Paul Ray and a
recent interview with William McDonough in Newsweek magazine
entitled Designing The Future.
Judging by the success of my books, the message resonates with the concerns of a lot of people. Please feel free to download Chapter 1 of The Not So Big House (1.4 MB PDF) or Chapter 1 of Creating The Not So Big House (4.1 MB PDF).
This web site is designed to supplement the information and concepts you'll find in my books and presentations. A really popular feature of the site is the Home Professionals Directory, a searchable database of architects and home professionals who concur with the Not So Big philosophy. In addition, you may purchase the plans for many of the homes detailed in my books. The Community Bulletin Board is a place to share your thoughts with others. Check back often, we update the site frequently.
Thanks for your interest. I hope you enjoy the site.
Sarah Susanka, FAIA
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