- An inspiring look into the possibilities of living more sustainably
using new designs, modern technology, and ingenious methods defining the
future home- Provides in-depth analysis of different challenges and how
designers have responded- Illustrated in full color, Future Homes
examines nearly 30 projects from across the globe that have devised a
new method of thinking about residential homes- An important reference
book for stakeholders such as urban planners, architects, designers,
builders, and individuals considering building their own homeNew
challenges on a global scale have forced a rethinking about the way
homes and communities are designed. Future Homes provides an engaging
and in-depth analysis of possible solutions, providing hope for the
future. Broadly speaking these challenges came in three ways:
environmental, social, and economic. The challenges posed by climate
change demand urgent consideration and response. But a change in
methodology and the ingenious employment of technological advances
offers solutions to these challenges. This book provides important
examples of ways to meet the global challenges by using innovative
concepts and practices, leading to a transformation of how residences
will appear in the years to come. With sustainability as an overarching
strategy for future retooling and design of our homes, it's worth taking
a look at the new challenges we face and the ways they can be approached
by stakeholders such as urban planners, architects, designers, builders,
and individuals considering building their own home.
