The Not So Big House Collection (Susanka) | 
|  | | | Title: | The Not So Big House Collection (Susanka) | | Author: | Sarah Susanka | | Publisher: | Taunton | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 10 September, 2002 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 1561586277 / 9781561586271 | | List Price: | $40.00 | | You Save: | $13.60 | | Amazon Price: | $26.40 | |
 This book is also available, brand-new, from 3rd-party marketplace sellers at Amazon.com, from $21.26. |
The HTML code below can be pasted onto your web-site, your MySpace page, or blog - or any number of similar places - to create a link to this page: If, instead of a text link, you'd like to create a link to this page which will display the book cover, if it's available, then the code below will do exactly that:
Check for the same book at these other US book sites:
• [ Abebooks ] • [ Alibris ] • [ Barnes & Noble ] • [ Half.com ] • [ Powells ] … or check UK bookstores
| Editorial Review / Publisher's Information:
Product Description
Available for the first time, Sarah Susanka's best-selling books in one handsome slipcase set.
-- Great gift package
-- Offers all of Sarah Susanka's trendsetting architectural ideas in one set
| Other Items You May Enjoy:
Browse Books From These Related Subjects:
Customer Reviews:
• Food For Thought 22 June, 2008
This series is really targeted at people in a position to buy their own lot and build a custom home. But there is a lot more to take away from the books if you are not in that situation.
In the days of mcmansions everywhere, reading the books reminds us that we are really good a wasting space. Now with the cost of energy rising rapidly, a smaller house to heat and cool is a financially good idea.
This books remind us that there are things like built in cabinets, chests and book cases in places like bedrooms that can maximize the utilization of space. These things don't require building a new house, just thinking about a room differently then it is currently being used. These book help spark that creativity.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A386LT295RB0I6
• Not So Big, Quality V Quantity 27 April, 2008
Although a few people panned this book we found them somewhat useful.
Good picts to give us ideas for our future retirement house.
Although she talks about a green/passive solar house, the pictures detail don't quite bring in what you'd expect to make it a great renewable energy home.
we liked the books as guide on how to think of ways to work on a decent price and size to live in.
2000=2500 sqft is the max we want. didn't think about staggering the ceiling height great idea.
since we wanted an open floor plan we plan to use tips from here to design up our texas house.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2NUTM1FBPSTOE
• Live Better Not Bigger. 13 January, 2007
Sarah Susanka has managed to give us an understanding of why so many modern homes do not "feel right". Forcing us to think about how we really live on a daily basis she looks at what we need to feel really comfortable and how best to achieve it. This is not a one solution fits all but the thinking persons guide to pesonal solutions. Her ideas are based on a lifetime of dealing with different people and their wants and needs even looking at some time in England as a child. Forcing us to change the commercial idea of "bang for bucks" into lifestyle comfort, she has made me look at what I really need in my home.
If only we could find mass produced houses that really suit the masses.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1G6V5PDZ7HUUY
• Must Read For House Designers 22 May, 2008
If you are designing your own home or checking that your new home design is what you really want, then it is important to read the Not So Big House. You may not agree with everything that Susanka says and certainly there are areas where more detail would have been useful. However we assessed our new house after reading the book and made several fundamental changes. The companion book, Creating the Not So Big House, is a nice add-on if you buy the Collection, but unless your house is similar to the design examples covered in the contents, it doesn't have the impact of the original book.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1BG6ID4X50HX5
• Mcmansions No More 15 May, 2007
Susanka's series demonstrates that bigger is NOT better. Her focus on livable details to enhance the home environment are valuable to anyone who's considering remodeling.
Grandiose over-development of some homes in our older neighborhood encouraged me to consider another solution.
I recommend this collection.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2GRJVMIXY2FVM
|
