The New Small House

The New Small House

<p><strong>Smaller is big,</strong> says architect and author Katie Hutchison, whose book <strong><em>The New Small House</em></strong> shows those looking to downsize how they can live smartly, economically and environmentally friendly in elegantly designed homes.</p><br /><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. The book presents fundamental small-house design strategies, complete with whole-house case studies for homeowners eager to simplify.</p><br /><p><strong>Creating a great small house</strong> is illustrated in the opening chapter with 10 approaches, including:</p><br /><ul><br /><li>borrowed view and daylight</li><br /><li>multipurpose spaces</li><br /><li>privacy pockets</li><br /><li>using quality materials</li><br /></ul><br /><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><br /><p></p>