Media Coverage
Sarah Susanka emerged as a leader of a movement that redefined the American home. Now, The Not So Big Life, published May 1, 2007 by Random House, reveals that form and function serve not only architectural aims, but life goals as well.
Television and Video Interviews:
CNN - American Morning - April 22, 2008
"Are Eco-Mansions Green? "
Interview: Correspondent is Miles O'Brien
See video segment - 2 mins. >>
CNN American Morning
and the continuing dialogue - >>
CNN SciTech Blog
Netscape/AOL Newsquake! - November 4, 2007
"The Propeller Sustainability Series: Shelter, Part 1"
Interview: Producer and Anchor is Alexia Prichard
See video segment - 5 mins.>> Propeller
WRC-TV- NBC 4 - June 28, 2007
Washington DC
KUSA-TV - June 1, 2007
"9News at Noon" - Denver, CO
KARE-TV 11 - May 17, 2007
"Showcase Minnesota"
ABC News/Good Morning America - May 1, 2007
"Learn How to Restructure and Simplify Your Life"
See video segment - 10 mins. >> Good Morning America
Radio/Audio Podcasts:
Heartland Circle - July 15, 2008
"2008 Heartland VisionHolder Call with Sarah Susanka"
Interview: Anchor is Patricia Neal
Listen to the audio - approx. 1 hr. >> Heartland Circle
(Note: Scroll down left column to access audiocast link.)
96.5 WOXL - Asheville NC - June 25, 2008
Interview: "Sarah Susanka - The Not So Big Life"
Classic Hits: Anchors are Tammy and Ken
Listen to the audio - 4 mins. >> 96.5 WOXL
Green Living Ideas - March 2008
Personal Life Media - Green Talk Radio
Interview: "Sarah Susanka and Not So Big"
Anchor is Sean Daily, editor-in-chief of GreenLivingIdeas.com
Listen to the audio - 30 mins.>> Green Talk Radio
Oprah & Friends - February 19, 2008
XM Satellite Radio
Interview: "Sarah Susanka - The Not So Big Life"
Segment producer and anchor is Jean Chatzky
Listen to an audio clip- 6 mins.>> Oprah & Friends
Minton Publishing Inc. - January 28, 2008
"Not So Big Living with Sarah Susanka"
Interview: Producer and Anchor is Rob Minton
Listen to the audio - 1 hr. >> Minton Publishing
Sirius Satellite Radio - October 8, 2007
Martha Stewart's "Living Today with Kerry Nolan"
Hosted by Kerry Nolan
KFOR 1240AM - Lincoln NE - October 2, 2007
Interview: "Problems and Solutions"
Hosted by Cathy Blythe
Around the House with KPLU - September 27, 2007
"Singing Praise for Smallness:An Interview with Sarah Susanka"
Hosted by Sarah Bronstein
Read interview and listen to audio >>
KPLU Around The House
Women's Radio News - September 19, 2007
Interview: "Sarah Susanka - This is My Not So Big Life"
Hosted by Pat Lynch, Editor in Chief
Listen to the audio - 12 mins. >> Women's Radio
Bookbits - Canada - August 2007
Interview: "Sarah Susanka - The Not So Big Life"
Listen to the audio - 6.5 mins >> Bookbits
Creative Loafing Atlanta - July 12, 2007
Interview by Ken Edelstein
For article and podcast >>
Creative Loafing Atlanta
WAMC - Northeast Public Radio - June 18, 2007
"The Roundtable" hosted by Joe Donahue and Julia Taylor
Listen to the audio - 12 mins. >> WAMC
KUOW-FM - Seattle Public Radio - June 15, 2007
"The Beat" hosted by Dave Beck
Listen to the audio - 48 mins.>> KUOW
(Note: Susanka segment commences at approximately minute 00:14:00 for a total of 20 minutes.)
WOSU Columbus - June 11, 2007; rebroadcast February 10, 2008
"Open Line with Fred Andrle" hosted by Fred Andrle
Listen to the audio - 55 mins. >> WOSU Radio
FM-107 - Minneapolis - June 9, 2007
"Get Real Girls"
WCCO-AM - Minneapolis - June 9, 2007
"Parade of Homes Radio Hour"
KRWM-FM - Seattle - June 6, 2007
"Sunday Morning" hosted by Kate Daniels
KYW-AM - Philadelphia - June 5, 2007
"Morning Report" hosted by Don Lancer
KSKY 660AM - Dallas/Ft.Worth - May 31, 2007
"House Talk", hosted by Chris Miles
Lifestyle Talk Radio - May 29, 2007
"The Lifestyle Show" hosted by Frankie Boyer
CJAD AM - Andrew Carter Show - May 28, 2007
"The Andrew Carter Morning Show" hosted by Andrew Carter
Listen to the audio - 5 mins. >> CJAD
KEX-AM Portland OR - May 25, 2007
"KEX Morning Update" hosted by Marie Dodds and Paul Linnman
XM Satellite Radio - May 25, 2007
"The Judith Warner Show" hosted by Judith Warner
Lifestyle Talk Radio - May 23, 2007
"Michael Dresser Show" hosted by Michael Dresser
WKWS-FM - May 17, 2007
"Live with Mike and Amanda"
WFON-FM - May 17, 2007
"Live with Jon and Mary"
Minnesota Public Radio - May 16, 2007
"Midmorning" hosted by Kerri Miller
Listen to the audio - 55 mins. >> MPR
KMCR-FM - May 14, 2007
"It's A New Day " hosted by Richard Stevens and Lori St. James
KYMO-AM/FM - May 14, 2007
"KYMO Morning Show" hosted by Reid Howell
Cable Radio Network - May 14, 2007
"Cable Talk" hosted by Jack Roberts
WJYE - May 14, 2007
"Issues and Views" hosted by Bob Hill
WMET-AM - May 14, 2007
"The Kathryn Zox Show" hosted by Kathryn Zox
WUNC-FM Public Radio - May 7, 2007; rebroadcast February 12, 2008
"The State of Things" hosted by Frank Stasio
Listen/download podcast - 50 mins. >> WUNC Podcast
Martha Stewart's Living Radio - May 1, 2007
"Living Today with Kerry Nolan"
hosted by Kerry Nolan
Sirius Satellite Radio
AIA The American Institute of Architects - May 1, 2007
"The Not So Big Life", Chris Schultz, moderator
Listen/download podcast - 9 mins. >> AIA Podcast
or visit AIA PodNet
Publications:
Builder/Architect Magazine - June 2008
Cover Article: "Sarah Susanka, Interview with a Visionary"
by Margo Flood
See Builder/Architect Magazine
New Raleigh - February 13, 2008
Article: "Sarah Susanka at 1880 Hall and on WUNC"
by Kathleen Cleary
See New Raleigh
The Providence Journal - February 10, 2008
Article: "Big Ideas Went Into Not-So-Big-House"
by Joanne Cleaver
The Chicago Tribune - February 10, 2008
Article: "A Simple Lifestyle Takes Some Effort"
by Claire Whitcomb
The Denver Post - February 4, 2008
Article: "Live Simply, Already!"
by Claire Whitcomb
See The Denver Post
University of Denver DU Today - January 16, 2008
Article: "Author Says Meaningful Life Begins With Passion"
by Kristal Griffith
See DU Today
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine - January 2008
Article: "US. A Greener '08"
by Tim Laehn
Natural Health Magazine - December/January 2008
Article: "Make One Change - My Space"
by Susan McQuillan
Sacramento News & Review - December 7, 2007
Article: "Kyoto: 10 Years Later; Kyoto Accordingly"
by Sena Christian
See Sacramento News & Review
The Philadelphia Inquirer - December 7, 2007
Article: "The goal: This Simple House"
by Claire Whitcomb
See Philadelphia Inquirer
Whole Living: Body + Soul Magazine - December 2007
Article: "Living the Good Life"
Edited by Hillary Geronemus and Terri Trespicio
House Beautiful Magazine - December 2007
Article: "The Last Words"
by Shax Riegler
Good Housekeeping Magazine - December 2007
Article: "Your Good House"
by Amanda Lecky
Hemispheres Magazine - December 2007
Column: "Updates:Design of the Times - A Heartfelt Home"
by Sarah Susanka
MinnPost.com - November 28, 2007
Article: "When Less is More: The-Not-So-Big-Life"
by Kay Harvey
See MinnPost.com
Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine (UK) - November 2007
Article: "Small Home, Big Ideas"
by Jason Orme
Orlando Sentinel - November 17, 2007
Article: "Big Certainly Isn't Always Better"
by Claire Whitcomb
See Orlando Sentinel
NJ The Star-Ledger - November 14, 2007
Article: "Achieve a Simpler Life with Author's Advice"
by Jennifer Weiss
See The Star-Ledger
HGTV.Pro - November 9, 2007
Article: "Smaller, Low-Energy Green Homes"
by Eric Helton
See HGTV.Pro
New York House Magazine - October 2007
Book Review: Recommended Reading - "Blueprint for Life"
See New York House Magazine
Victoria Times-Colonist - October 13, 2007
Article: "Go Small and Go Home"
by Joanne Hatherly
See Victoria Times-Colonist
Victoria Times-Colonist - October 13, 2007
Interview: "The Funny Thing Is We All Think We Know How to Design a House"
by Joanne Hatherly
See Victoria Times-Colonist
Kansas City Star - October 13, 2007
Article: "Cozying Up a McMansion"
by Stacy Downs
See Kansas City Star
Seattle Times - October 7, 2007
Pacific Northwest Magazine
Article: "Stop, Breathe, Just Be"
See Pacific Northwest Magazine - Seattle Times
Lincoln Journal-Star - October 6, 2007
Article: "Lincolnites Find Bliss, Meaning in Life"
by Kathryn Cates Moore, Bob Reeves, Erin Anderson
See Lincoln Journal-Star
Lincoln Journal-Star - September 30, 2007
Article: "Right-sizing Your Home and Your Life"
by Kathryn Cates Moore
See Lincoln Journal-Star
Pete Kendall's Socio Times - September 12, 2007
Article: "Deflating Square Footage Fits the New Mood in Housing"
by Pete Kendall
See Socio Times
The Wall Street Journal - September 12, 2007
Article: "Size of New Homes Starts Shrinking as Builders Battle Housing Slump"
by Kelly Evans
See Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal - September 7, 2007
Article: "Summer Goals"
Contributions by multiple writers
See Wall Street Journal
The Santa Barbara Independent - September 3, 2007
Article: "Not So Big:The First Step in Sustainability"
by Sally Gill
See Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara News-Press - September 1, 2007
Article: "Making Room:Small, cozy, warm, inviting is better"
by Marilyn McMahon
The Huffington Post - August 14, 2007
Article: "The Not So Big Business Plan"
by Tim Berry
See The Huffington Post
Also in Planning, Startups, Stories
The Boston Globe - August 12, 2007
Book Review: "Work-Life Readings Worthy of Summer"
by Maggie Jackson
See The Boston Globe
Williamsport Sun-Gazette - August 12, 2007
Article: "Footsteps to Follow"
by Rev. Eric Deibler
See Williamsport Sun-Gazette
BookPleasures.com - August 2007
Book Review: "The Not So Big Life"
by Sue Vogan
See BookPleasures.com
Apartment Therapy New York - August 10, 2007
Article: "Sometimes You Don't Have to Go Anywhere"
See Apartment Therapy NY
The Age - Melbourne, Australia - August 4, 2007
Article: "Enough Already"
by Anne Manne
See The Age
The Mental Fitness Center - Out of Bounds - August 3, 2007
Book Review: "The Not So Big Life Journey"
by Joi Sigers
See MFC Out of Bounds
Mommy a Go Go - Vancouver, Canada - July & August 2007
Feature Article: "Mommy Talk - The Not So Big Life - Part 1" See Mommy A Go Go;
Feature Article: "Mommy Talk - The Not So Big Life - Part 2"
See Mommy a Go Go Pt2
The Toronto Star & thestar.com - July 30, 2007
Article: "Living Small is Next Big Thing"
by Judy Gerstel
See Toronto Star
Newsweek & MSNBC.com - July 28, 2007
"The Checklist: Our Top Picks for the Week Ahead"
See Newsweek - MSNBC.com
Canada.com - July 22, 2007
Book Review: "Find Room For Things That Count"
by Sheila Brady
See Canada.com
Atlanta Daybook - July 18, 2007
Announcement: "Sarah Susanka - The Not So Big Life Lecture"
by AIA Atlanta
See Atlanta Daybook
PowellsBooks.Blog - July 18, 2007
Post: "The Not So Big Life: An Original Essay by Sarah Susanka"
See Powells Books
Creative Loafing Atlanta - July 12, 2007
Article: "Nationally known author and architect goes into life-guru business"
by Ken Edelstein
For article and podcast >> Creative Loafing Atlanta
A Big Slice Magazine - July 7, 2007
Book Review: "The Not So Big Life"
by Staci
See A Big Slice Magazine
Buildings Inside & Out - June/July 2007
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council National Newsletter
Book release article: The Not So Big Life
AudioFile Magazine - June/July 2007
Book Review: "Talking With Sarah Susanka"
by Sheri Melnick
See AudioFile for the print version.
See AudioFile.com for their online community review.
The Times-Picayune - June 20, 2007
Article: "Letting Go"
by Chris Bynum
See Times-Picayune
Blogcritics Magazine - June 18, 2007
Book Review: "The Not So Big Life"
by Juliet Farmer
See Blogcritics Magazine
Realty Times - June 14, 2007
Article: "Smaller Could Be The Answer to a Lot of Issues"
by Al Heavens
See Realty Times
SkyControl.net - June 11, 2007
Article: "Four Lindbergh Awardees Reflect on Living...."
by The Lindbergh Foundation
See Lindbergh Award
The Wall Street Journal - RealEstateJournal.com - June 4, 2007
Book Review: "Small Book on Architecture Makes a Big Impression"
by June Fletcher
See WSJ-RealEstateJournal.com
Fort Collins - The Coloradoan - May 28, 2007
Interview: "Simplify to Make the Most Out of Life"
by Joyce Davis
See The Coloradoan
The San Diego Union-Tribune - May 27, 2007
Article: The Front Porch - "A manageable life is a happy life."
by Emmet Pierce
See San Diego Union-Tribune
Residential Architect Magazine - May 2007
Book Review: "Remodel, C'est Moi"
by S. Claire Conroy
See Residential Architect
Miami Herald - May 8, 2007
Interview: "Architect Pares Down Her Lifestyle"
by Tracy Hobson Lehmann
See Miami Herald
Wilmington Morning Star-News - May 8, 2007
Article: "Get Healthy"
See Wilmington Star
Inhabitat - May 8, 2007
Article: "AIA Convention - Sarah Susanka Session"
See Inhabitat
South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 7, 2007
Interview: "Your Busy Life Doesn't Make You a Better Person, Author Says"
by Tracy Hobson Lehmann
See Sun-Sentinel.com
Ottawa Citizen and canada.com - May 5, 2007
Book Review and Interview: "When Enough is Enough"
by Sheila Brady
See Ottawa Citizen
Christian Science Monitor - May 4, 2007
Book Review: "Monitor Picks"
See Christian Science Monitor
The Kansas City Star - May 2, 2007
Article: "Busier is not better: Author urges simplifying life."
by Tracy Hobson Lehmann
San Francisco Chronicle - May 2, 2007
Interview: "Frantic pace, like too-big house, impedes life. Best moments lost amid busy lives, says 'Not So Big' writer."
by Tracy Hobson Lehmann
See San Francisco Chronicle
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - April 29, 2007
Interview: "Not-So-Big Life"
by Jim Buchta
See Star Tribune
Pioneer Press - April 29, 2007
Book Review and Interview: "Not So Big Author Turns to Renovating Lives"
by Molly Millett
See Pioneer Press
San Antonio Express-News - April 28, 2007
Interview: "Author of 'The Not So Big House' has Advice for Overbooked People"
by Tracy Hobson Lehmann
See MySA.com
Minnesota Monthly - April 27, 2007
Book Review: "More About Less"
by Carol Ratelle Leach
See Minnesota Monthly Review
