Tomorrow's homes are on the drawing board and they are nothing like the
places you may recall from your childhood. New materials and new
technologies are reshaping the way we build. Floor plans are also
changing to accommodate the changing patterns of our lives. And yet,
many architects and designers are also drawing upon ancient materials
and building techniques. So, what will the homes of the future look
like? Watch for these important home design trends.
1-Earth Friendly Home Design
Perhaps the most exciting and most important trend in home design is the
increased sensitivity to the environment. Architects and engineers
taking a new look at ancient building techniques that used simple,
bio-degradable materials. Far from primitive, today's "earth houses" are
proving comfortable, economical, and rustically beautiful.
2-Prefab Home design
Factory-made prefabricated homes have come a long way from flimsy
trailer park dwellings. Trend-setting architects and builders are using
modular building materials to create bold new designs with lots of glass
and steel. Prefabricated, manufactured and modular housing comes in all
shapes and styles, from steamlined Bauhaus to undulating organic forms.
3-Adaptive Reuse in Home Design
New buildings aren't always entirely new. A desire to protect the
environment and to preserve historic architecture is inspiring
architects to repurpose, or re-use, older structures. Trend-setting
homes of the future may be constructed from the shell of an outdated
factory, an empy warehouse, or an abandoned church.
4-Healthy Home Design
Some buildings can literally make you sick. Home designers are becoming
increasingly aware of the ways our health is affected by synthetic
materials and the chemical additives used in paints and composition wood
products. The most innovative homes aren't necessarily the most
unusual; they are the homes constructed without relying on plastics,
laminates, and fume-producing glues.
5- Storm Resistant Home Design
Every shelter should be built to withstand the elements, and engineers
are making steady progress in developing storm-ready home designs. In
areas were hurricanes are prevalent, more and more builders are relying
on insulated wall panels constructed of sturdy concrete.
6-Flexible Floor Plans in Home Design
Changing lifestyles calls for changing living spaces. Tomorrow's homes
have sliding doors, pocket doors, and other types of movable partitions
allow flexibility in living arrangements. Dedicated living and dining
rooms are being replaced by large multi-purpose family areas. In
addition, many houses include private "bonus" rooms that can be used for
office space or be adapted to a variety of specialized needs.
7-Accessible Home Design
Forget the spiral staircases, sunken living rooms, and high cabinets.
The homes of tomorrow will be easy to move around in, even if you or
members of your family have physical limitations. Architects often use
the phrase "universal design" to describe these homes because they are
comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. Special features such
as wide hallways blend seamlessly into the design so that the home does
not have the clinical appearance of a hospital or nursing facility.
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