The New Small House

The New Small House

<p><strong>Smaller is big,</strong> says architect and <strong>author Katie Hutchison</strong>, whose book <strong><em>The New Small House</em></strong> shows those looking to <strong>downsize how they can live smartly, economically and environmentally friendly in elegantly designed homes.</strong></p> <p><strong>With 275 gorgeous photographs</strong> and 30 detailed illustrations, <em>T<strong>he New Small House</strong></em> takes the reader on a tour of North America and spotlights small houses in rural, coastal, and in-town locations. <strong>The book presents fundamental small-house design strategies</strong>, complete with whole-house case studies for homeowners eager to simplify.</p> <p><strong>Creating a great small house is illustrated in the opening chapter with 10 approaches, including:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>borrowed view and daylight</strong></li> <li><strong>multipurpose spaces</strong></li> <li><strong>privacy pockets</strong></li> <li><strong>using quality materials</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Twenty-five stunning small houses</strong> are profiled in the second part of the book, organized by the nature of their locations.</p>