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Posted By Claire on June 18, 2012

“What trends?” you might ask; in this market, it seems like little is getting built and a lot is languishing on the boards. At the risk of stating the obvious, yes, it’s been a hair-raising year. But there have been upticks—and there’s been even more ingenuity. The strongest design trends of 2012 are direct and smart responses to shifting priorities occasioned by tough economic conditions and anxious times.

Make Mine Mini (malist) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A demand for multifamily dwellings with apartments for rent (rather than for sale) is a result of the current economy

 

All in the Family

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granny suites are still on the rise, but in addition, builders this year reported an increase in requests for floor plans with two owner suites, where both bedrooms have a master bath attached.  

From the Ground Up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increasing requests for green roofs that also function as kitchen gardens.

Green Laws

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Green design continues marching into the mainstream.

Open Up 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Living space that opens onto kitchen and dining areas are popular in detached homes, and this type of layout has become essential for one-bedroom apartments that are marketable

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