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Author : Sarah Susanka,Kira Obolensky
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 9781561583768
Provides a review of social trends and their effect on architecture and design.
Author : Sarah Susanka
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781561586059
Offers a look at twenty-five examples of small designs to show readers what they need to know to plan the home that best fits their goals and lifestyles.
Author : Sarah Susanka
Publisher : Random House
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781588366122
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Is this all there is to life?” Or wondering if this bigger life you have created is actually a better life? And do you wonder how it all got so out of control? In her groundbreaking bestseller The Not So Big House, architect Sarah Susanka showed us a new way to inhabit our houses by creating homes that were better–not bigger. Now, in The Not So Big Life, Susanka takes her revolutionary philosophy to another dimension by showing us a new way to inhabit our lives. Most of us have lives that are as cluttered with unwanted obligations as our attics are cluttered with things. The bigger-is-better idea that triggered the explosion of McMansions has spilled over to give us McLives. For many of us, our ability to find the time to do what we want to do has come to a grinding halt. Now we barely have time to take a breath before making the next call on our cell phone, while at the same time messaging someone else on our Blackberry. Our schedules are chaotic and overcommitted, leaving us so stressed that we are numb, yet we wonder why we cannot fall asleep at night. In The Not So Big Life, Susanka shows us that it is possible to take our finger off the fast-forward button, and to our surprise we find how effortless and rewarding this change can be. We do not have to lead a monastic life or give up the things we love. In fact, the real joy of leading a not so big life is discovering that the life we love has been there the entire time. Through simple exercises and inspiring stories, Susanka shows us that all we need to do is make small shifts in our day–subtle movements that open our minds as if we were finally opening the windows to let in fresh air. The Not So Big Life reveals that form and function serve not only architectural aims but life goals as well. Just as we can tear down interior walls to reveal space, we can tear down our fears and assumptions to open up new possibilities. The result is that we quickly discover we have all the space and time we need for the things in our lives that really matter. But perhaps the greatest reward is the discovery that small changes can yield enormous results. In her elegant, clear style, Susanka convinces us that less truly is more–much more.
Author : Sarah Susanka,Marc Vassallo
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 9781561588275
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Author : Julie Moir Messervy,Sarah Susanka
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781600850202
... how to bring house and garden into perfect harmony.
Author : Sarah Susanka,Marc Vassallo
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781561589845
Bestselling author Susanka ("The Not So Big House") teams up with architectural design writer Vassallo to expand upon the message that has resonated with over a million homeowners: opting for personalized, well-crafted, thoughtfully designed spaces over superfluous square footage results in a home that comforts and nourishes those who live there.
Author : Ross Chapin
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781600851070
Architect and author Chapin describes existing pocket neighborhoods and co-housing communities while providing inspiration for creating new ones.
Author : Sarah Susanka
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781600851483
A collection of home improvement projects designed for resolving everyday challenges, from desigining a laundry room or breakfast nook to fixing a room that is too tall, installing a half bath, and more.
Author : Russell Versaci
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1561587923
Through hundreds of inspiring photos and engaging text, the author describes what gives traditional homes their enduring appeal, and illustrates the creative work of builders who are forging the movement toward building new homes that capture old-home sensibility.
Author : Max Jacobson,Murray Silverstein,Barbara Winslow
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Architectural design
ISBN : 9781561585335
This book brings the timeless lessons of residential design to homeowners who seek inspiration and direction in the design or remodelling of their homes.
Author : Sarah Susanka,Julie Moir Messervy,Marc Vassallo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 1561589306
Author : Ariel Kaye
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781984826473
More than just a stylish design book: The founder of Parachute Home teaches you how to design a home that’s not only beautiful but mindful, functional, and uniquely you. A house is a structure that provides shelter. A home tells the story of who you are. How to Make a House a Home guides your discovery of what is most important to you in achieving warmth and comfort as well as a functional space. Explore the possibilities of creating an environment that is uniquely yours—one that welcomes, nurtures, and inspires. Parachute founder Ariel Kaye meets you wherever you are, with actionable tips and advice on how to match purpose with style. Here is everything you need to bring mindful choices into your home to make it completely you, from color palettes to organization, house plants to furniture. Whether you want to update your bedding, redo your living room, or take on the whole house, enjoy the remarkable journey of making your house your home.
Author : Marianne Cusato,Ben Pentreath,Richard Sammons,Leon Krier
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-09
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781402776229
“[A] much needed book both for homeowners who want a beautiful and well proportioned house and for the professionals who help them to realize that dream.” —Sarah Susanka, FAIA, architect and author of The Not So Big series and Home by Design Even as oversized McMansions continue to elbow their way into tiny lots nationwide, a much different trend has taken shape. This return to traditional architectural principles venerates qualities that once were taken for granted in home design: structural common sense, aesthetics of form, appropriateness to a neighborhood, and even sustainability. Marianne Cusato, creator of the award–winning Katrina Cottages, has authored and illustrated this definitive guide to what makes houses look and feel right—to the eye and to the soul. She teaches us the language and grammar of classical architecture, revealing how balance, harmony, and detail all contribute to creating a home that will be loved rather than tolerated. And she takes us through the dos and don’ts of every element of home design, from dormers to doorways to columns. Integral to the book are its hundreds of elegant line drawings—clearly rendering the varieties of lintels and cornices, arches and eaves, and displaying “avoid” and “use” versions of the same elements side by side. “This ‘Rosetta stone’ of design will guarantee Cusato a place in the history of twenty-first century American architecture.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer “[Cusato] provides a vision of how we live together and build on our planet, and points out the consequences of flawed building practices not only to our environment, but to our spirit and our soul.” —Michael Lykoudis, Dean, University of Notre Dame School of Architecture
Author : Sarah Susanka
Publisher : Taunton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 1561586137
This book provides practical designs from one of America's favourite home architects, Sarah Susanka, selected from her regular column in Taunton's 'Fine Homebuilding' magazine.
Author : Michaela Mahady
Publisher : Gibbs Smith Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1423603214
"As a principal architect at the Minnesota-based firm SALA Architects Inc., Mahady considers the aspects of home design that are pleasing to the senses and make people feel comfortable. Her mission is to explore the physical spaces that create this welcoming feeling. Most chapters cover Minnesota homes designed by SALA and include discussions and images of specific areas and rooms. Mahady contrasts the historical use of home spaces with how space is used today, as illustrated by beautiful photographs of architectural details. She also includes floor plans for nearly every home. In a conversational style, she shares a lot of insights into home design. VERDICT This book will serve as a design reference source for those building, remodeling, or redesigning their homes and looking for inspiration. The text is easy to read and offers a thoughtful analysis of traditional home spaces." -- Valerie Nye, Santa Fe Univ. of Art and Design Lib., NM.