Architect Sarah Susanka discusses the home design process and money. When you're doing a home design with an architect you should discuss money at every meeting. Home design includes balancing dreams against the money you have to spend.
Home Design and Money
How to Prepare to Meet an Architect
Watch this video to find out how to prepare to meet an architect. Sarah Susanka, architect and author of the Not So Big House, tells you how to prepare. Susanka says you can prepare by looking at books and magazines and getting a sense of what you like in a home and why. How can you prepare to meet an architect?
Inspiration for Not So Big House
Architect Sarah Susanka talks about her inspiration for the Not So Big House concept. Susanka says she gleaned inspiration from living in an affluent Los Angeles suburb as a child. She also finds inspiration in making space work in a Not So Big House. Learn about Sarah Susanka's inspiration for the Not So Big House here.
How Much Does an Architect Charge?
Architect Sarah Susanka describes how architects charge for their work. The more experience an architect has the more he or she will charge a client. Younger architects will cost less but can be very talented. Learn about how much architects charge and why.
Design Your Own House
Architect Sarah Susanka talks about designing your own house with an architect. When you design your own house you should design it for you, not for resale. What's the best way to design your own house?