Bigger Than Tiny: Author Sheri Koones and the Future of Sustainable Architecture Panel

Are you in the market for a new home? A renovation? Want to downsize or revamp? Join this panel of experts who hands down know the ins and outs of the housing market. They will take you on a deep dive into the future of house construction and sustainability.  

About Sheri Koones

Sheri Koones is a local, recognized author of multiple books on home renovations.

Her latest book, Bigger Than Tiny, Smaller Than Average profiles 26 exceptional houses that show how "small" can be comfortable, practical, energy efficient—and beautiful. The book also includes examples of ADUs (accessory dwelling units). Included are descriptions of home systems and new materials helpful to any homeowner concerned about the environment and hoping to save money on energy and maintenance.

Her previous books include Downsize: Living Large In a Small House, Prefabulous Small Houses, Prefabulous World: Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Homes Around the Globe, Prefabulous + Almost Off the Grid, Prefabulous and Sustainable, Prefabulous, House About It, Modular Mansions, and From Sand Castles to Dream Houses. Sheri is also a contributing writer for Forbes.com. She is the recipient of the prestigious Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Award from NAREE in 2008, 2011, 2013, and 2017.

About Michael Harris

Michael Harris is an architect by training and has been a leader in the manufactured housing industry for forty years. He is the past president and CEO of Lindal Cedar Homes, and currently is an advisor and authority on the subject of prefab housing. He has dedicated his career to innovating methods to assist aspiring homeowners fashion their living environments to accommodate the details of their lifestyles, simplify the mundane, and inspire reflection and growth.

He is the author of The Green Guide to Prefab, a series of seven full-length articles for Inhabitat.com.

About John Engel

John Engle is a real estate broker with Dougls Elliman Real Estate in Greenwich. "The Engel Team" at Douglas Elliman combines more than 40 years of collective experience with in-depth analysis to guide clients through the dynamic residential real estate market in New Canaan, Darien, Wilton, Norwalk, Stamford, Ridgefield and Rowayton.

A native of New Canaan, John is currently a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission, a member of the New Canaan Rotary Club, the former Chairman of the Town Council and a previous board member of The New Canaan Land Trust and Staying Put New Canaan. He brings keen insight into internet-based marketing from his prior career as the founder of two successful internet businesses.