Resources

Resources around the web for designing, building, and renovating homes.

• Author and Residential Architect Sarah Susanka has a great website that offers information, ideas, and resources for designing and building her signature Not So Big House. Spend some time there to learn and pick up some useful ideas. http://www.notsobighouse.com/
• Houzz gives you the opportunity to browse and collect ideas about home design. Create an account and start window shopping! http://www.houzz.com/
• The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading professional membership association for architects. Their website offers great insights into what architects do and how to work with one. http://www.aia.org/
• The Garden Web forum has a variety of discussion areas for home and garden communities. It is a good place to engage in or start discussions about homebuilding, home design, or gardens. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/build/
• Grand Rapids is a happening place. The Rapid Growth Media website contains feature stories, news, lifestyle information and highlights different places around town. Make sure you stop by the site often. http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/