Denser Communities Near Urban Centers Tops Neighborhood Design Trends
Washington, D.C. -- Results from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) third quarter Home Design Trends Survey show a preference among households for communities closer to urban centers—known as infill—topping the list of neighborhood design trends. The latest survey results, focusing on community and neighborhood design, also found that project billings and inquiries for the quarter remain strong at residential firms.
“These trends can be attributed to the fact that people want to live in more convenient locations,” said Kermit Baker, PhD., AIA chief economist. “This is consistent with the broader design developments of greater integration of land-uses and smaller lots for homes in most major metro areas.”