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Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average

By Sheri Koones
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Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average offers inspiration and practical guidance for those seeking to live more sustainably in smaller homes.

Sheri Koones presents a variety of small house examples across the US, including accessory dwelling units, addressing new builds, renovations, and purchases.

The book gathers hard-to-find information on home systems and eco-friendly materials, helping readers save on energy and maintenance while respecting the environment.
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This book is ideal for environmentally conscious readers interested in sustainable living, small house enthusiasts, potential home builders or renovators, and anyone looking to reduce living costs while embracing simplicity.

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Inspiration and answers for people wanting to live more sustainably in a smaller house while respecting the environment and saving money on energy and maintenance.

2022 NYC Big Award, WINNER: Book Interior Design—Nonfiction

Smaller, more environmentally friendly houses seem to be the wave of the future. As people choose to move out of cities, finances and lifestyle will limit the size of the houses these buyers will choose.

Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average includes lots of examples of small house options around the country, including ADUs (accessory dwelling units). Whether you’re building a small house, renovating an older home, or purchasing something new, this book will provide inspiration. It compiles lots of previously difficult-to-find information in one place. The sidebars describe home systems and new materials helpful to any homeowner concerned about the environment and hoping to save money on energy and maintenance.

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Publishers Weekly praises the book as a "captivating study of small houses" with stunning colour photos and valuable inspiration for green homeowners.

Jamie Gold commends its relevance to living simply and authentically in a post-pandemic world.

Lloyd Alter at Treehugger highlights the detailed, livable, and stylish designs featured.

The Voice America Podcast notes the dazzling range of ideas for buying, building, or renovating smaller homes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781423658450

Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Illustration: 200 photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Sheri Koones is a widely respected author and journalist who helps readers better understand that getting the house of their dreams can be done in an ecologically responsible and one-of-a-kind way. She is the recipient of the prestigious Gold Award Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards from NAREE for Downsize: Living Large in a Small House. She has written numerous articles about home construction for AOL Real Estate, Smart Homeowner, Builder Magazine, and more and is a regular contributor to Forbes.com. She has been the speaker at events such as the International Building Show and the National AIA Convention.

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