Category: Home Building Trends

As lifestyle trends change, builders must adapt the floor plans, materials and amenities in their new home models to meet the needs of today’s home new home buyer. What are buyers asking for in new construction homes?

Will the economy, environmental concerns and demographics impact the size of new homes we build in the future?  Two recent surveys show that a downsizing trend in new home construction may already be underway.

In its home design trend survey released last week, the American Institute of Architects indicates that the depressed U.S. housing market, affordability and rising home costs are causing many Americans to rethink the size issue.   How much living space do we really need?
Home Buyers Put New Home Amenities Ahead of Size
In past years, more people buying a new home would focus on getting the most square footage for the money, according to Gopal Ahluwalia, National Association of Home Builders vice president of research.  But that’s not the case anymore. In an NAHB survey released in February, a majority of potential home buyers revealed that if they had to choose, they would rather build a smaller home with more amenities than the other way around. 

As we look to escape the stresses of our busy lives, we have transformed the master bath into our own private sanctuary - a place to retreat for relaxation and repose.  The master bath is the room where we spend time preparing to begin our day and winding …

Originally born from a need to help those with disabilities live more independently and with dignity, universal design has moved into the mainstream.  As baby boomers begin to reach their 60s, many are looking to improve the accessibility, safety and comfort of their homes.   They want a home that …

For quite a few years now, home buyers have sought out the largest homes they could possibly afford – and new home builders were happy to accommodate the growing demand. Figures from the National …