Now you can build from 20 house plans presented in Fine Homebuilding's special Houses 2002 issue and in Creating the Not So Big House, by Sarah Susanka. These plans represent some of the most compelling house plans available today.
Under a Steep Roof Source: Houses 2002 (FH #147), p. 64
A house made of inexpensive, durable materials composed with a Craftsman flair fits a lot of comfortable living under a steep roof.
2350 sq. ft.; 4 bedrooms; 2.5 baths
Simple Things Done Well Source: Houses 2001 (FH #139), p. 58
A modern L-shaped home with the classic look of an old stone manor house.
3016 sq. ft.; 4 bedrooms; 2 full, 2 half baths
Architect: John Malick & Associates
Product #: MAL-3016
A Deliberate Neighborhood Source: Houses 2001 (FH #139), p. 64
A study in simplicity, this flexible plan is based on a Victorian farmhouse design.
1788 sq. ft.; 2-4 bedrooms; 2 baths
Architect: South Mountain Company
Product #: SMC-1788
Timeless Classic Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 22
A simple home, elegantly detailed with a minimum of fanfare.
2,900 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms; 2. 5 baths
Essence of Home Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 40
Almost symmetrical, this house has a classic feel and a contemporary twist.
1750 sq. ft.; 3 bedrooms; 2 baths
Architect: Jeremiah Eck Architects, Inc.
Product# TP01:ECK-01
Affordable Comfort Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 104
Simple and unassuming, this is a starter home with a personality.
1750 sq. ft.; 3 bedrooms; 2 baths
Architect: Ross Chapin Architects
Product#: TP01:CHA-01
Comfort Pueblo Style Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 114
A warm, adobe home in which rooms seem to have grown organically over time.
1985 sq. ft.; 1 bedroom; 2 baths
Architect: DWH Architects, Inc.
Product #: TP01:HOF-01
Playfully Sustainable Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 132
A model of energy efficiency paired with an irrepressible flair for invention.
2300 sq. ft.; 3 bedrooms; 2 baths
One Phase at a Time Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 142
A home designed to grow -- from vacation place to year-round residence.
1420 sq. ft. w/930 sq. ft. addition; 3 bedrooms; 2.5 baths
Southern Comfort Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 170
The captivating look of an older home weds a contemporary layout.
2100 sq. ft.; 3-4 bedrooms; 2.5 baths
Architect: Moser Design Group
Product #: TP01:MOS-01
An Accessible House for One Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 178
An adaptable, open plan featuring the best of universal design.
1215 sq. ft.; open plan;1 bath
Architect: Prentiss Architects, Inc.
Product #: TP01:PRE-01
A Place of Cool Remove Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 186
A study in contrasts: Warmth, soul and a house that keeps its cool.
2400 sq. ft.; 2 bedrooms; 2 baths
Elegant Simplicity Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 196
An open living room is at the heart of this intimate summer home.
1800 sq. ft.; 2 bedrooms; 2 baths
Architect: Estes/Twombly Architects, Inc.
Product #: TP01:EST-01
Pears and Cherries Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 222
Well-crafted with nooks and crannies, this tiny cottage embodies Arts & Crafts style.
710-930 sq. ft.; 1 bedroom; 1 bath
Architect: Ross Chapin Architects
Product #: TP01:CHA-02
Hilltop Cottage Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 222
A small area lives large, thanks to alcoves, window bays and other pockets of space.
710-930 sq. ft.; 1 bedroom; 1 bath
Architect: Ross Chapin Architects
Product #: TP01:CHA-03
Creating the Dream House Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 232
The 1999 Life Dream House, pared down to its most basic, beautiful elements.
2100 sq. ft.; 3-4 bedrooms; 3 baths
Architect: SALA Architects
Product #: TP01:LDH-1999-B
The Whole Nine Yards Source: Creating the Not So Big House, p. 244
In this version of the 1999 Life Dream House, by crafting every surface and sculpting every space, the whole house becomes a work of art.
2500 sq. ft.; 3-4 bedrooms; 3 baths
Architect: SALA Architects
Product #: TP01:LDH-1999-W
Sarah Susanka's House Source: The Not So Big House and Creating the Not So Big House
Sarah Susanka designed and built her own home in Minnesota as a Not So Big House prototype. It contains most of the concepts described in both The Not So Big House and Creating the Not So Big House. It can be built either as a two-story home, without basement, or as shown in both books, with a lower level.
3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, loft space, office, laundry room
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