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The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live,Used
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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 this special 10th anniversary edition featuring a new introduction and 16 additional pages that explore three new homes.Nearly a quartermillion people bought this groundbreaking book when it was published in Fall 1998. Since then, the book's simple message that quality should come before quantity has started a movement in home design. Homeowners now know to expect more. And the people responsible for building our homes have also gotten the message. Architects and builders around the country report clients showing up with dogeared copies of The Not So Big House, pages marked to a favorite section.Why are we drawn more to smaller, more personal spaces than to larger, more expansive ones? Why do we spend more time in the kitchen than we do in the formal dining room? The Not So Big House proposes clear, workable guidelines for creating homes that serve both our spiritual needs and our material requirements, whether for a couple with no children, a family, empty nesters, or one person alone.In 1999, Sarah Susanka was then architect and principal with Mulfinger, Susanka, Mahady & Partners, the firm selected to design the 1999 Life Dream House brought Frank Lloyd Wright's same commonsense, humanscale design principles to our generation. Consider which rooms in your house you use and enjoy most, and you have a sense of the essential principles of The Not So Big House. Whether you seek comfort and calm or activity and energy at home, The Not So Big House offers a place for every mood.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Not So Big House'? A: The main theme of 'The Not So Big House' is that quality of living spaces should take precedence over quantity. It advocates for creating homes that cater to personal needs and emphasize comfort, functionality, and human-scale design.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Not So Big House' is Sarah Susanka, an architect known for her innovative approach to home design.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The Not So Big House' is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 199 pages, including new content in the 10th anniversary edition.
- Q: When was 'The Not So Big House' originally published? A: The book was originally published on January 1, 1998.
- Q: What makes this edition special? A: This special 10th anniversary edition features a new introduction and 16 additional pages that explore three new homes, updating the content for contemporary readers.
- Q: What kind of readers will benefit from this book? A: Readers looking for insights into home design, especially those interested in smaller, more personal living spaces, will benefit from 'The Not So Big House.' It appeals to homeowners, architects, and builders alike.
- Q: Does the book provide practical guidelines for home design? A: Yes, 'The Not So Big House' offers clear, workable guidelines for creating homes that meet both spiritual and material needs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for families with children? A: Yes, the book provides guidance for various living situations, including families with children, empty nesters, and individuals.
- Q: What design principles does Sarah Susanka advocate in this book? A: Sarah Susanka advocates for human-scale design principles that prioritize comfort, practicality, and personal connection to living spaces.