The Not So Big House Collection

by Sarah Susanka, Kira Obolensky, Grey Crawford (Photographer)

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

Genres: Architecture, Reference, Design, Nonfiction

472 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2002

About the author

Sarah Susanka is a bestselling author, architect, and cultural visionary. Her "build better, not bigger" approach to residential architecture has been embraced across the country, and her "Not So Big" philosophy has sparked an international dialogue, evolving beyond our houses and into how we inhabit our lives. In addition to sharing her insights with Oprah Winfrey and Charlie Rose, Susanka has been named a "Fast 50" innovator by Fast Company, a "top newsmaker" by Newsweek, an "innovator in American culture" by U.S.News & World Report, and is this year's recipient of the Anne Morrow Lindbergh Award for "outstanding individual achievement, a spirit of initiative, and work that exemplifies great dedication toward making positive contributions to our world."

Sarah is a member of the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, and a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council. The author of seven books, Susanka resides in North Carolina.

Reviews

[Katee]

The coziness principles are more concisely expressed here than in the first book, the example builds are very diverse in aesthetic and size, and overall there’s more advice here that’s useful for the 99% at whom this book isn’t aimed.

[Catriona · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read (or skimmed) several of Susanka's books and I love the ideas that she presents. I haven't figured out how to work them into my own home, but I hope to in the future.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The books by Susanka serve as inspiration for new ways of looking at ordinary houses -- or a starting off point for building a new house that is beautiful and meets needs without wasting space.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it not so much for the actual writing, but rather the theory it aspouses. We can comfortably live in less space than we thought. I wish there were more up to date photos too.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

love the ideas in here! practical as a way of life for everyone who values quality over quantity.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revolutionary. Changed my whole design philosophy.

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

How I want to live my life.

In compact spaces. Intentionally.