The Forever Home: Designing Houses to Last a Lifetime Thompson Boyce
The Forever Home: Designing Houses to Last a Lifetime Thompson Boyce Most people live in homes that become dysfunctional when their family circumstances change, whether it is suddenly having to work…
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The Forever Home: Designing Houses to Last a Lifetime Thompson Boyce
Most people live in homes that become dysfunctional when their family circumstances change, whether it is suddenly having to work from home, new mobility challenges, or an unexpected in-law arriving on the scene. Houses can be designed to accommodate family needs now and in the future. It doesn't have to be that way.
Combined with photographs and floor plans, the case studies represent different perspectives, from young families to divorcees, single-parent households, and retirees. Interviews with 20 homeowners and their designers illustrate flexible solutions to a variety of living arrangements. Tips at the end of each chapter address issues such as key lifestyle questions to ask before designing a forever house, where not to skimp, and how to plan spaces for double and triple duty.
Designing an adaptable home has economic, environmental, and emotional rewards. With smart planning,
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