Digital Exclusives From the “Downsize” Special Issues
Browse this collection of articles, videos, and photo galleries to find inspiration for building a small but comfortable home.
Features from the Fall 2019 Downsize magazine issue:
HOUSES by Design
Our HOUSES by Design blog delves into project-specific design/build challenges and solutions.
Podcast 62: Who Really Lives in Tiny Homes?
The Fine Homebuilding editors debate whether or not houses smaller than 500 sq. ft. are relevant to the average builder or homeowner.
Award-Winning Homes
Take a look at the winners in all six categories of Fine Homebuilding’s annual HOUSES design awards: Best New Home, Best Remodel, Best Small Home, Best Energy-Smart Home, Best Traditional Home, and Editor’s Choice.
Bonus features from the Winter 2019 Downsize magazine issue:
Five homes demonstrate the ingenuity involved in designing and building for a minimal footprint
2) A Tiny House Inspires a New Occupation
For more photos of the Magnificent Mountain Cabin take a look at this slideshow:
A Luxury Lean-To: A challenging site and complex design give way to easy outdoor living
For more photos of the Remarkable Home Remodel take a look at this slideshow:
Updating the Lodge: A first-rate team of builder, architect, and landscape designer remodel an oddly built stone cabin
Bonus features from the Winter 2018 Downsize magazine issue:
Here are five videos linked with articles
1) How to Live Well With Less, by Anne Callender — Best Small Home 2014
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2) Carriage-House Comeback, by Matt Hutchins — Best Small Home 2012
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3) Compact and Comfortable, by Rob Yagid — Editor’s Choice 2016
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4) Stress-Free in South Texas, by Jon Nystrom — Best Retirement Home 2013
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5) A House For All Ages, by Duncan McPherson — Best Retirement Home 2012
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Here is a slideshow for the article Universal Appeal, by Debra Judge Silber.
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Here are floor plans associated with the article, Redefining Retirement, by Sarah Susanka.
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