Daily Archives: August 4, 2008
Inspiration For Not So Big House
Architect Sarah Susanka talks about her inspiration for the Not So Big House concept. Susanka says she gleaned inspiration from living in an affluent Los Angeles suburb as a child. She also finds inspiration in making space work in a Not So Big House. Learn about Sarah Susanka’s inspiration for the Not So Big House here.
Sarah Susanka: How To Prepare To Meet An Architect
Watch this video to find out how to prepare to meet an architect. Sarah Susanka, architect and author of the Not So Big House, tells you how to prepare. Susanka says you can prepare by looking at books and magazines and getting a sense of what you like in a home and why. How can you prepare to meet an architect?
Sarah Susanka: Home Design And Money
Architect Sarah Susanka discusses the home design process and money. When you’re doing a home design with an architect you should discuss money at every meeting. Home design includes balancing dreams against the money you have to spend.
Home Improvement Professionals
Find home improvement professionals on notsobighouse.com. Architect Sarah Susanka’s Web site is one place you can find home improvement professionals. The home improvement professionals on notsobighouse.com like to do beautiful work.
Manufactured Housing
Architect Sarah Susanka described manufactured or prefab housing. Manufactured housing is built in a controlled environment by craftspeople. A manufactured home may be of higher quality than a home built on site.
Kitchen Design
Learn about kitchen design from architect Sarah Susanka. Kitchens are becoming the hearth of the home. When you design your kitchen you want to consider cooking and your family’s proportions. Your kitchen design should fit your family.
Is A Bigger House A Better House?
Architect Sarah Susanka talks about whether a bigger house is a better house. Susanka says bigger is not always better – that size does not necessarily lead to more satisfaction when it comes to a home. Find out if a bigger house is a better house for you.
Not So Big House
Architect Sarah Susanka describes what a Not So Big House is and is not. A Not So Big House does not mean cheap and small. Creating a Not So Big House means stretching your design dollars to meet your needs including beauty and well-being.
Design Your Own House
Architect Sarah Susanka talks about designing your own house with an architect. When you design your own house you should design it for you, not for resale. What’s the best way to design your own house?
How Much Does An Architect Charge?
Architect Sarah Susanka describes how architects charge for their work. The more experience an architect has the more he or she will charge a client. Younger architects will cost less but can be very talented. Learn about how much architects charge and why.
