Textbook Discounter: Architecture: The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live (Susanka)

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The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live (Susanka)
	Authors: Sarah Susanka, Kira Obolensky Publisher: Taunton Category: Book List Price: ~~$32.00~~ Buy New: $18.90 You Save: $13.10 (41%) New (31) Used (10) from $18.90 Rating: 149 reviews Sales Rank: 12769 Format: Illustrated Media: Hardcover Edition: Expanded, 10th Anniversary ed. Pages: 240 Number Of Items: 1 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8 Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 10.1 x 0.5 ISBN: 1600850472 Dewey Decimal Number: 728.37 EAN: 9781600850479 ASIN: 1600850472 Publication Date: September 23, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days


Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com Review When describing a favorite room in the house, do you find yourself using terms such as "expansive," "formal," and "spacious"--a marble foyer or a formal dining room perhaps? Or do the words "cozy," "intimate," and "warm" come to mind--a cheery little breakfast nook or a window seat complete with plenty of pillows and a breathtaking view? More than likely, you--like thousands of other homeowners--are drawn to the more personal spaces in your home, where comfort, beauty, and efficiency meet. In The Not So Big House, respected architect Sarah Susanka and coauthor Kira Obolensky address our affinity for the "smaller, more personal spaces" and propose "clear, workable guidelines for creating homes that serve both our spiritual needs and our material requirements." The heart of the not-so-big house--which is not "just a small house ... [but] a smaller house," that uses "less space to give greater quality of life," and is designed to not only "accommodate the lifestyles of its occupants" but also to express "our values and our personalities," is discussed in chapter 1, entitled "Bigger Isn't Better." Susanka's urging for homeowners to get creative with their space as well as loads of ideas to encourage that creativity are covered in "Rethinking the House" and "Making Not So Big Work." Discussions of specific needs, such as a home for one and designing for kids, can be found in "Lifestyles of the Not So Rich and Famous," while "Dreams, Details, and Dollars" gets down to the nuts and bolts of the operation, looking at quality versus quantity, budgeting, and what "low end," "middle ground," and "high end" really mean in home design and construction. Lastly, the authors look at the home of the future, which involves simplifying, recycling, reducing waste, and using energy-efficient construction. With more than 200 color photographs, as well as floor plans and Susanka and Obolensky's intelligent and lively dialogue, The Not So Big House is perfect for homeowners ready to rethink their space. --Stefanie Hargreaves Product Description Ten years ago, Sarah Susanka started a revolution in home design with a deceptively simple message: quality should always come before quantity. Now, the book that celebrated that bold declaration is back in a special anniversary edition. In this landmark home design book, America's superstar residential architect provides homeowners the guidance and language to get what they want: a house that is better not bigger and one that emphasizes comfort, beauty, and a high level of detail no matter how small it is. Featuring a new package and introduction by Susanka as well as 16 additional pages that explore three new Not So Big Houses, this 10th anniversary edition is very big news.