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Creating the Not So Big House: Insights and Ideas for the New American Home

by Susanka, Sarah | PB | VeryGood
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Condition
Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
2 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781561586059
Book Title
Creating the Not So Big House : Insights and Ideas for the New American Home
Publisher
Taunton Press, Incorporated
Item Length
10 in
Publication Year
2002
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Sarah Susanka
Features
Reprint
Genre
House & Home, Architecture
Topic
Design & Construction, Interior Design / General, Decorating, Buildings / Residential, General, History / General
Item Weight
40.7 Oz
Item Width
10 in
Number of Pages
264 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Taunton Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1561586056
ISBN-13
9781561586059
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2162738

Product Key Features

Book Title
Creating the Not So Big House : Insights and Ideas for the New American Home
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Design & Construction, Interior Design / General, Decorating, Buildings / Residential, General, History / General
Publication Year
2002
Features
Reprint
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
House & Home, Architecture
Author
Sarah Susanka
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
40.7 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
10 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-044323
Dewey Edition
21
Photographed by
Crawford, Grey
Dewey Decimal
728/.0973
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
This sequel to "The Not So Big House" thoughtfully considers 20 new homes and five remodels that span a broad range of styles, climates, and landscape considerations to show how the not-so-big ideal can work in any setting. Photos. Illustrations., The Not So Big House created a movement that is changing the way people think about the American home. That groundbreaking book proposed a new blueprint for the American home: a house that values quality over quantity, with an emphasis on comfort and beauty, a high level of detail, and a floor plan designed for today's informal lifestyle. Creating the Not So Big House is the blueprint in action. Focusing on key design strategies such as visual weight, layering, and framed openings, Sarah Susanka takes an up-close look at 25 houses designed according to Not So Big principles. The houses are from all over North America in a rich variety of styles -- from a tiny New York apartment to a southwestern adobe, a traditional Minnesota farmhouse, and a cottage community in the Pacific Northwest. Whether new or remodeled, these one-of-a-kind homes provide all the inspiration you need to create your own Not So Big House.
LC Classification Number
NA7208.S88 2000

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