Home Design Trends: Smaller, Closer, More Urban


Fifteen years ago the joke was “what do you say to an architect with a job?” answer: “Big Mac and fries, please.” The AIA survey of residential architects is a good guide to where design is going, and on the design front, things are going in a positive green direction. On the business side, it’s going into the tank.

-”Residential architects are reporting continued strong interest in mixed-use facilities within developments; that is, projects where residential uses are integrated with retail and other commercial activities. They also see increasing interest in infill housing to take advantage of more desirable locations.” -peo…

December 31 2007 01:12 pm | Environment


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