Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities by Shay Salomon Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Little House on a Small Planet: Simple Homes, Cozy Retreats, and Energy Efficient Possibilities
Book Review: Great Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book on small houses. I'm a Quaker, so the ideals towards simplifying one's life really appeal to me and the Quaker testimonies of simplicity and community (stewardship of our possessions). Each of the "case studies" give a different approach to small houses, and ideas that range from the extreme to the pretty normal in house size and green, sustainable living. Would recommend this to anyone who lives in a shelter of any kind!Book Review: I love this book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was an excellent book, with a wonderful perspective on the green movement and consumerism. I highly recommend this book!Book Review: wow. really good stuff.
Summary: 5 Stars
Inspiring, educating, and affirming for anyone who is already living comfortably in a small space. I bought the book during a time when I needed to be reminded why we've chosen a house with less than 800 square feet--and found the reminders and support I needed to get excited about our housing choice again. (If the small space is getting crowded, it's time to do a reality check on how much stuff we really need to live a content life.) The book also illustrates exciting possibilities for those who are considering a transition to a smaller space and the freedom and satisfaction that living in a small space can provide. Book Review: An incredible look at living in less space.
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book based on word of mouth, a review or two, and the book's association with the Small House Society. When the book arrived, it was larger than I'd imagined and far more worthy than I'd hoped. It represents more than a decade of experience and research on living with less interior space. The examples are not from just one locale or mindset, but from an incredible range of people and places familiar to the intended North American audience. These are real people living real lives and they all seem to be enjoying their small homes more than those of us with far larger abodes.
In 1950, the average home in the United States was 1000sqft and due to larger households provided less than 300sqft. per person. By 2000, the average home was over 2200sqft. and combined with smaller households provided 840sqft. per person (all from U.S. Census figures). Yet, none of us seem to have enough space. Today, there is much interest in "Green" building practices and products, but the area of building where the most environmental "savings" can be found is in size, especially size per occupant. There are two obvious approaches here: you can either move more people into a large home (cohousing, etc) or you can build a smaller home. Either approach effectively uses interior space in a far wiser manner. Little House on a Small Planet is primarily about smaller homes for today's small households and provides not only the reasoning for living in less space, but also the inspiration to make it happen. It is simply the best and most thorough look at living in fewer square feet that I've come across: a must-read for anyone shopping for a new or used home, moving in with other people, facing the challenges of a growing family, or just seeking a less consumptive lifestyle. Enjoy!
Book Review: Love this boook!
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with the last review that this book will make you want to
sell everything to see just how much you can do without. I have
a very large home and yet feel unhappy with it. I had such a feeling of peace just reading about the kind of life described in this book!