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The Building Science PodcastModular Part 2 - Working Skillfully Within ConstraintToday we’re continuing the conversation on modular construction w/ Rommel Sulit and Chris Krager. Buckle up for some quotable quotes and impactful ideas in this episode. A recurring theme from part 1 is present here. Could it be the case that because modular delivery must rethink basic assumptions, it may be the first area of the AEC to do what the rest of the AEC is not. At core, the role of architecture is to create the link between design intent and what is actually built. This is not easy, nor simple. It means managing multiple streams of expertise an...
2024-07-0946 min
Eye On Real Estate2nd Hour Eye on Real Estate 5-18-24w/Guest Co-host, Lucas Ferrara, Real Estate Attorney, Partner, Newman Ferrara LLP https://www.nfllp.com/ Sheri Koones, an expert on the subject of small houses and sustainable building, and the author of the new book "ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution" https://www.sherikoones.com/ Peter G. Conte, CPIA, MSRE, Honig Conte Porrino Insurance Agency, Inc. https://honigconte.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-05-1849 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationADU: The Perfect Housing Solution? | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 130In this deep-dive on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Sheri Koones, David Melton, and Christine Osterwalder to unpack what’s really driving the ADU movement—and how homeowners, builders, and municipalities can get it right. We cover the policy backbone in California (why the state guarantees approval of at least one 800-sq-ft ADU with 4-ft side/rear setbacks, regardless of lot coverage and FAR), how owner-occupancy rules were removed statewide (and what that means for financing and operations), and the new opt-in pathway for separate ADU sales via condominium maps—plus where...
2024-03-2156 minBoroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationADU: The Perfect Housing Solution? | Boroughs & Burbs Ep. 130In this deep-dive on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), hosts John Engel and Roberto Cabrera sit down with Sheri Koones, David Melton, and Christine Osterwalder to unpack what’s really driving the ADU movement—and how homeowners, builders, and municipalities can get it right. We cover the policy backbone in California (why the state guarantees approval of at least one 800-sq-ft ADU with 4-ft side/rear setbacks, regardless of lot coverage and FAR), how owner-occupancy rules were removed statewide (and what that means for financing and operations), and the new opt-in pathway for separate ADU sales via condominium maps—plus where...
2024-03-2156 min
A SEAT at THE TABLE: Conversations with Today's Top Industry LeadersThe Next Big Thing in Sustainable HousingAfter decades of wanting bigger and more, people have been starting to recognize the benefits of downsizing.It’s not just about buying less stuff or finally clearing out the closets, garage or basement. Over the past decade there has been a clear and growing trend towards to choosing smaller houses - much smaller.The most recent iteration of this development has been the growing popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs as they are called. It’s a new take on a historic way that people created housing for family members who wanted...
2024-03-0434 min
Decorating by the BookPrefabulous For Everyone | Sheri Koones(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase!(00:20) Sheri Koones Intro(00:30) Discussing Prefabrication(01:26) Housing evolution and shortage in North America(02:31) Example of the Raleigh's Simple Home and ADU Cottage(03:15) Discussion on Simple Homes(03:38) What is an ADU?(04:44) Sears Kit houses(05:08) The progression of Kit Houses(06:03) Advantages of Prefab Construction(07:50) Cost comparison of Prefab Homes(08:15) Rebuilding homes post Natural Disasters(10:00) How homes differ globally00:11:40) Differences in housing technology globally(12:21: Description of The Maynard House(13:40) Cowboy Modern Desert Eco-Retreat(15:16) Building on protected land
2023-11-2918 minEye On Real Estate2nd Hour Eye on Real Estate 8-19-23Sheri Koones, An expert on the subject of small houses and sustainable buildings, having written nine previous books on the topic. She has written numerous articles about home construction for AOL Real Estate, Smart Homeowner, and Builder magazine. She is a regular contributor to Forbes.com https://www.sherikoones.com/ Thomas Drew, Vice President Regional Sales Manager, Citizens Financial Group https://www.citizensbank.com/homepage.aspxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-08-1949 min
Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 58 || The Big Boston Show, including Wellesley, Nantucket and Martha’s VineyardSend us a text
Ordinarily in September New Yorkers rivalry with Boston is heating up. Not this year. With the Red Sox 16 games back on the Yankees and neither the Patriots, Jets or Giants contending it might be time to focus on real estate and snag that second home on Nantucket you've been thinking about. Boston seems to be on pace to set new records this year despite fears of a national recession. Why? The biggest reason seems to be lack of real estate inventory in a market with strong job growth and continued strong job prospects...
2022-09-171h 02Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 55: Thinking of Downsizing? The Show on Small Houses with Sheri KoonesSend us a text
What is Downsizing? Downsizing and the Small House Movement.
📝 "The ongoing pandemic has changed the way we live. Many have left the big city, are working from home, and not going out as much. We have all heard about how our homes have to be healthier, more efficient, more flexible, and perhaps a bit bigger to accommodate all of this. Nobody follows these trends more closely than author Sheri Koones, who has written many books on home design, with the latest being "Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average."
_____These homes are not...
2022-09-171h 06Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 58 || The Big Boston Show, including Wellesley, Nantucket and Martha’s VineyardSend us a text
Ordinarily in September New Yorkers rivalry with Boston is heating up. Not this year. With the Red Sox 16 games back on the Yankees and neither the Patriots, Jets or Giants contending it might be time to focus on real estate and snag that second home on Nantucket you've been thinking about. Boston seems to be on pace to set new records this year despite fears of a national recession. Why? The biggest reason seems to be lack of real estate inventory in a market with strong job growth and continued strong job prospects...
2022-09-171h 02Boroughs & Burbs, the National Real Estate ConversationBoroughs & Burbs 55: Thinking of Downsizing? The Show on Small Houses with Sheri KoonesSend us a text
What is Downsizing? Downsizing and the Small House Movement.
📝 "The ongoing pandemic has changed the way we live. Many have left the big city, are working from home, and not going out as much. We have all heard about how our homes have to be healthier, more efficient, more flexible, and perhaps a bit bigger to accommodate all of this. Nobody follows these trends more closely than author Sheri Koones, who has written many books on home design, with the latest being "Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average."
_____These homes are not...
2022-09-171h 06
New Home Insights PodcastEpisode 65: Sheri Koones on What We Do with ADUsMatt Damon was onto something in the movie Downsizing. Housing shortages, sky high prices—what’s someone without Matt Damon’s crypto money to do? Maybe you go small. Before we resort to shrinking people and entire cities in order to save on costs, let us have a listen to this week’s episode with Sheri Koones. Sheri is a journalist and author of numerous books related to smaller living. In this podcast episode, she explains what accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are and why they have increased in popularity in tandem with the small home movement.
2022-07-0138 min
A SEAT at THE TABLE: Conversations with Today's Top Industry LeadersThe Big Move to Small Homes (or why everyone is downsizing)Today it seems like everyone is talking about downsizing. People are really taking the saying ‘less is more’ to heart.In a reversal of a decades long trend where it seemed as if even too much wasn’t enough, now a growing number of people are looking to get rid of all those things that they don’t they need.One area where this has become evident is in housing. The old days where people wanted to trade up to the largest place they could afford are seemingly gone. Now it’s all about smaller homes.
2022-01-2828 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageEA409: Chris Krager – Modular ConstructionModular Construction
Chris Krager has a BA in Business Administration from Michigan State University, and he received his MArch First Professional from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture.
Krager formed KRDB (Krager & Associates, Design/Build), a develop/design/build company, in 2001 with the intention of creating financially accessible architecture, while focusing on sustainability in the urban environment (www.krdb.com). The firm's projects cover a broad range from single-family developments, small lot projects, mixed-use and multi-family developments, hotels, creative office, alternative senior living models, and more.
KRDB's work has been...
2021-09-2458 min
For Women Over 50A New Chapter Over 50 - Talking with author Sheri KoonesHave you ever wanted to be a published author? Learn how Sheri Koones, at age 49, started writing beautiful home building books and published 10 books since she began.
2020-10-0522 min
Bridging the Gap: Insights & Innovations in ConstructionOn Prefabrication, the Small House Movement, and SustainabilityAre you looking for a good read? Interested in the subjects of prefabrication and the small house movement? Join us as we sit down with Forbes writer Sheri Koones, whose newest book, Downsize: Living Large in a Small House, has recently debuted. If you’d like more information about Sheri and this podcast, make sure to check out our video at bridgingthegappod.com to watch the interview, see pictures of Sheri’s favorite houses, and buy her books!
Sheri has written multiple books about living “off the grid,” and she, in addition to being an author and journali...
2020-03-1131 min
Motivators in MotionLiving Large in a Small House with Sheri KoonesSheri Koones is an author of 9 books and a Forbes magazine Real Estate contributor. Her newest book, Downsize: Living Large In a Small House is set to be released on October 29th.
2019-09-2700 min
Electric Ladies PodcastA Zero Carbon Footprint Home in Any Price Range!Homes and buildings use an astonishing 40 percent of energy in the US – but author Sheri Koones shows us another way. Her book series of "Prefabulous" homes – from economy to luxury – give you a tour of the homes and how they were built so you can learn how to do it too. If you think "prefab" means mobile home, think again and listen in to this engaging interview with Green Connections host Joan Michelson. Considering the massive waste that home-building generates, prefab makes a lot of sense and seems so obvious. These homes also giving you a very cool...
2016-06-0717 min
Southeast Green - Speaking of GreenIt's Earth Week - Let's build Sand Castles into Dream HousesSheri Koones, author of Prefabulous Homes, will discuss her latest book that was released April 15th. This book not only shows new and beautiful home design styles but alternative ways to save energy and harness renewable energy. 50 beautiful homes are profiled in the United States, Japan, Germany, France, Australia and many other locations. We can all benefit by sharing technology developed around the world.
Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid and Prefabulous + Sustainable, profile beautiful eco-built homes. I hope they will inspire you to want to build your own very sustainable home. These books profile the most efficient houses I have e...
2014-04-2327 min