Homeowners express more interest in Community Development

Thoughtful community design with access to amenities more popular than ever

Washington, D.C. – December 14, 2016 – Infill development along with an increasing demand for tear-down properties is a signal that urban housing continues to grow denser.  Showing signs of market saturation, demand for walkable neighborhoods, multi-generational housing and access to public transportation remains very strong, but improvement has leveled off, according to the findings from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the third quarter of 2016, which focuses on community and neighborhood design.

AIA Home Design Trends Survey highlights

Community design elements;

2016

2015

Infill development 68% 65%
Increase in tear-downs 68% 57%
Mixed-use facilities 56% 51%
Access to public transportation 55% 55%
Higher density development 53% 52%
Multi-generational housing 52% 56%
More recreational opportunities 50% 44%
More walkable neighborhoods 49% 49%

 (% respond. report. popularity of feature “increasing” minus % report. “decreasing”; Q3)

All of the data from this survey can be access in this infographic.

“After years of growth in multi-generational housing, we’re now seeing demand level off,” said AIA Chief Economist, Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. “This could be a result of a strengthening economy paired with a housing stock that can better accommodate homeowners’ needs in this area.”

Popular Home Exteriors Features

2016

2015

Low maintenance exterior materials 68% 69%
Windows (number and size) 47% 40%
Contemporary design 43% 45%
Front/side porches 40% 40%
Metal finishes 36% 35%
Smaller / emphasis on styling 35% 39%
Fire resistant exterior material 26% 19%
Single story homes 25% 26%
Simpler exterior detailing 22% 21%
Exterior accent lighting 18% 19%
Cool roofs 16% 13%

(% respond. report. popularity of feature “increasing” minus % report. “decreasing”; Q3)

“As building product technologies advance, such as smart glass windows, demand for more and larger windows is increasing,” Baker added. 

Housing market business conditions

AIA Home Design Survey Index for Q3 2016 (any score above 50 is positive)

  • Billings: 55
  • Inquiries for new projects: 59
  • Regional averages: Midwest (54.2), South (54.5), West (61.4) Northeast (45.1)

Baker noted, “Business conditions continue to strengthen across all regions, however the uneven housing recovery continues with a setback in demand for more affordable homes, as well as for second homes.”

Specific construction segments

2016

2015

Additions / alterations   57% 66%
Kitchen and bath remodeling 49% 54%
Move-up home market 22% 34%
Custom / luxury home market 20% 42%
Townhouse / condo market 11% 19%
First-time buyer / affordable home market -1% 10%
Second / vacation home -6% -2%

(% respond. report. popularity of feature “increasing” minus % report. “decreasing”; Q3)

 

About the AIA Home Design Trends Survey
The AIA Home Design Trend Survey is conducted quarterly with a panel of over 500 architecture firms that concentrate their practice in the residential sector. Residential architects are design leaders in shaping how homes function, look, and integrate into communities and this survey helps to identify emerging trends in the housing marketplace. Business conditions are also monitored on a quarterly basis. Future surveys will focus on kitchen and bath trends (March 2017), overall home layout and use (June 2017), and specialty rooms and systems (September 2017).

About The American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

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