Not So Big House w/ Sarah Susanka.
We’re going small, saying goodbye to the old way of thinking that bigger was always better.
We’re talking with the bestselling author, architect and cultural visionary, Sarah Susanka, who is leading a movement to redefine the American home and lifestyle. Her “build better, not bigger” approach to residential architecture has been embraced across the country and her “Not So Big” philosophy is evolving beyond our physical habitations and into how we inhabit our lives. In both realms she believes that Not So Big should be the first step in sustainability, both for our own well being and for the well being of the planet as a whole. Susanka is the acclaimed author of nine best-selling books including The Not So Big House.
Theresa shares news of a new hybrid energy faucet that lasts up to 30 years without replacement, from the show floor of Greenbuild, where she and Mark enjoyed the Kohler tour by Master Plumber Ed Del Grande. She shared her surprise at the McCormick Place in Chicago’s dedication to recycling and composting. She also shares her top drink pick, the TreeTini. The company that makes the VeeV acai spirit in the drink plants a tree for every TreeTini ordered. Mark talks about super high-end kitchens, Dead-on Tools 14″ wrecking bar/utility bar, and gives a scoop on a few tools he shared with Men’s Health magazine as top tools for guys.
Theresa and Mark also share tips to selecting the perfect wood stove and give the scoop on the Craftsman Experience in Chicago.




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