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A bigger house is not necessarily a better one. Embracing "Not So Big" with Sarah Susanka.

The architect and champion of the ‘Not So Big House’ talks housing for boomers and beyond.

Have you thought about buying a bigger house? Our family went from 1400 to 4000 square feet in 2019. Here's what we think!

Regardless of where you live and what “small” means to you, I’m here to tell you that if you’ve considered downsizing, or are in the market for a first-time home, there are …

Architect Sarah Susanka’s 1997 essay “Not-so-Big” in the Fine Homebuilding HOUSES issue launched her into design stardom. In an industry where bigger is often seen as better, Sarah became the […]

We transformed the entire first floor of this Ankeny home including a full kitchen remodel. Check out the before and after photos.

A family home in Mill Valley has been redesigned by Gil Shafer Architects & Rita Konig to bring some English cottage charm to California.

Manchester Garage/Garden Room A prospective client who's a fan of the The Not So Big House book series by Sarah Susanka recently emailed me and asked if I could fill him in on my experience designing and building with not-so-big design concepts. I thought I'd share with you a lightly e

Keep these 5 things in mind when building a custom home! Discussing our new construction process, helpful ideas when building a custom home, & challenges.