June 30, 2021
Trend Reversal: Homes are Getting Bigger Again
New survey results reveal evolving overall home layout trends
WASHINGTON – For the first time in five years, homeowner interest in larger homes increased over the last 12 months, according to new data from the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey.
The Home Design Trends Survey for the second quarter of 2021—focusing on home and property design—also found a sharp rise in demand for accessory dwelling and rental units. Other trends to emerge from the pandemic include a robust uptick in demand for finishing spaces like basements, attics, and garages.
While outdoor living space has been popular in recent years, demand dramatically increased since last year. The popularity of outbuildings, like sheds, barns, and pool houses also expanded precipitously.
“Since households are doing more at home, they have been looking for more space during the pandemic. This has included focusing more activities outdoors, and adding other buildings to their property,” said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. “The overall strength of the residential market has driven project backlogs at residential architecture firms to pre-pandemic levels.”
Findings of the report also revealed residential architecture firm business conditions for the second quarter of 2021, which included:
- All custom residential sectors reported unprecedented growth, with home improvement reporting the strongest gains.
- Project billings were 68.4 (any score above 50 indicates growth in firm billings.
The AIA Home Design Trends Survey is conducted quarterly with a panel of more than 500 architecture firms that concentrate their practice in the residential sector.
More information on the latest survey results can be reviewed on AIA’s website.
About AIA
Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.
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. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.
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