Homeowners are considering infill development, access to public transportation and sustainable home maintenance now more than ever because of the current
housing crisis
. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends
Survey
says that homeowners and buyers are considering options that will have a much higher resale value.
More accessible home locations is one of the highest priorities in the third-quarter of 2008 survey. The economic recession is also causing people to look at access to public transportation as an alternative to personal transportation.
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Infill development
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Access to public transportation
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Mixed-use facility
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Dedicated to open space
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Traditional neighbor design
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(% respond. report. popularity of feature “increasing” minus % report. “decreasing”; Q3)
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2007
|
64
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58
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64
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55
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57
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|
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2008
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63
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61
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59
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49
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47
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|
Home exteriors are also becoming more sustainable and durable, while more superficial and unnecessary additions are experiencing sharp declines.
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Durable exterior materials
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Sustainable roofing
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Windows
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Upscale entry doors
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Accent lighting
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(% respond. report. popularity of feature “increasing” minus % report. “decreasing”; Q3)
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2007
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74
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62
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42
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43
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48
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|
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2008
|
73
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56
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33
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21
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21
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|
The AIA Home Design Trend Survey is conducted every quarter with a panel of 500 architecture firms that focus their work in residential areas.
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