The architect Sarah Susanka, well known for her concept, the “Not So Big House” is involved in the School Street project in Libertyville. Today, she unveiled the plans for her Not So Big Showhouse. It will be built with other new homes right next to the vibrant Libertyville downtown. As a big fan of her ideas I was there with many others to listen to her explanations on how she integrates her ideas in a very livable house on a 29 foot wide lot. The neat thing with this project is that it also integrates the ideas for The Not So Big Community.
There will be many inviting porches along School Street, which is a stone’s throw from Libertyville Main Street.
Walking distance to restaurants, small stores, a wonderful public library and a stop on the Chicago commuter train is an important part of the concept. Continuously smiling, Sarah seemed genuinely excited about building her first public showhouse here in Libertyville. She told us that the downtown atmosphere was one of the things that really sold her on this project. 🙂
Elisabeth