New survey results highlight evolving trends in home and property design

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["a",["href","http:\/\/info.aia.org\/AIArchitect\/2023\/0606\/aia-interactive\/","target","_blank"]],["a",["href","http:\/\/info.aia.org\/AIArchitect\/2021\/0312\/aia-interactive\/index.html"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"WASHINGTON \u2013 July 10, 2023"],[0,[],0," \u2013 New data\nfrom the American Institute of Architects (AIA) "],[0,[1],1,"Home Design Survey"],[0,[],0," is revealing the latest trends in home and property design.\n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"According to the survey, home sizes are stabilizing while accessibility\nand overall designs for aging in place remain popular. In addition, outdoor\nspaces continue to be a focus with outdoor living spaces, blended\nindoor\/outdoor areas, and outdoor firepits topping the list. Rental units on\nthe property, such as accessory dwellings, also remain popular, growing in\npopularity along with micro-housing options."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u0022The overall square footage of homes is now leveling\noff, and is even decreasing in entry level homes,\u201d said AIA Chief Economist "],[0,[0],1,"Kermit\nBaker,"],[0,[],0," PhD, Hon. AIA. \u0022Building costs play such a big factor now that\ntrying to design smaller homes with more livability is the goal.\u0022 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"With lot sizes often limited in older established\nneighborhoods, many clients are scaling back their home addition\/renovation\nprojects or canceling them altogether due to rising construction costs. For those unable to afford new homes or\nextensive remodels, there are still ways to achieve desired looks within\nexisting structures. Clients are requesting decorative tile work and wall\ncoverings to affordably add personality and color while also being\ncost-effective solutions for updates. Smart appliances which reduce energy\nconsumption without sacrificing style or convenience are increasingly popular."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Findings of the report also\nrevealed residential architecture firm business conditions for the first\nquarter of 2023, which included: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Project billings, inquiries, and design contracts started\n2023 showing moderate weakness."]],[[0,[],0,"Project backlogs at residential architecture firms remain\nhealthy overall. "]],[[0,[],0,"Despite ongoing weakness at firms in the Northeast\nand West, business conditions were strong at firms in the Midwest."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The AIA Home Design Trends Survey\nis conducted quarterly with a panel of more than 300 architecture firms that\nconcentrate their practice in the residential sector. More information on the\nlatest survey results can be reviewed on "],[0,[2],1,"AIA\u2019s\nwebsite"],[0,[],0,"."]]]]}