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Beschreibung
In recent decades demographic shifts have significantly
influenced young peoples' residential preference.
Due to the rise of single-person households,
smaller family sizes, and the desire for lower maintenance
and utility costs, many young individuals
are choosing to live in smaller, efficient spaces in
proximity to work and urban amenities. These
changes have led to an increase demand for multi-
functional, space-efficient designs.
As people's daily routines and expectations
evolve, the design of living spaces must adapt accordingly.
The need for multifunctional rooms has
become apparent; a living room that seamlessly
transitions into a home office represents just one
of the many adaptations that modern dwellers require.
Architects, interior designers, and homebuilders
are responding with innovative solutions
like convertible furniture, built-in storage, and
open-plan layouts that facilitate a compact but
comfortable living environment.
An often-discussed notion in design and construction
is sustainability. Its origin and widespread
use of the term sustainable development can be
attributed to events and circumstances that occurred
several decades ago. The 1992 United Nations
Conference on the Human Environment in
Stockholm addressed concerns regarding humanity's
potential overuse of the earth's 'carrying capacity'.
As people's awareness of protecting our living
environment increases, the choice of smaller
homes is becoming a more common and environmentally
responsible decision. This shift is driven
by the need to reduce resource consumption, as
smaller homes require fewer materials for construction,
maintenance, and repairs. Moreover, smaller
homes are inherently more energy-efficient due to
their reduced space, which requires less energy for
heating and cooling. Additionally, the smaller footprint
means using less land per dwelling unit.
In recent decades demographic shifts have significantly
influenced young peoples' residential preference.
Due to the rise of single-person households,
smaller family sizes, and the desire for lower maintenance
and utility costs, many young individuals
are choosing to live in smaller, efficient spaces in
proximity to work and urban amenities. These
changes have led to an increase demand for multi-
functional, space-efficient designs.
As people's daily routines and expectations
evolve, the design of living spaces must adapt accordingly.
The need for multifunctional rooms has
become apparent; a living room that seamlessly
transitions into a home office represents just one
of the many adaptations that modern dwellers require.
Architects, interior designers, and homebuilders
are responding with innovative solutions
like convertible furniture, built-in storage, and
open-plan layouts that facilitate a compact but
comfortable living environment.
An often-discussed notion in design and construction
is sustainability. Its origin and widespread
use of the term sustainable development can be
attributed to events and circumstances that occurred
several decades ago. The 1992 United Nations
Conference on the Human Environment in
Stockholm addressed concerns regarding humanity's
potential overuse of the earth's 'carrying capacity'.
As people's awareness of protecting our living
environment increases, the choice of smaller
homes is becoming a more common and environmentally
responsible decision. This shift is driven
by the need to reduce resource consumption, as
smaller homes require fewer materials for construction,
maintenance, and repairs. Moreover, smaller
homes are inherently more energy-efficient due to
their reduced space, which requires less energy for
heating and cooling. Additionally, the smaller footprint
means using less land per dwelling unit.
Über den Autor
Avi Friedman received his Bachelor's degree in
architecture and town planning from the Israel
Institute of Technology, his Master's degree from
McGill University, and his Doctorate from the University
of Montréal. At McGill, where he is a full
professor, he cofounded the Affordable Homes
Program. He also holds a visiting professor position
in Lancaster University in the UK. He is the
author of 25 books, the principal of Avi Friedman
Consultants Inc. and the recipient of numerous
awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award
from Sustainable Buildings Canada and the
World Habitat Award. In 2000 he was selected
by Wallpaper magazine as one of ten people
from around the world 'most likely to change
the way we live'.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik
Rubrik: Kunst & Musik
Thema: Architektur
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: 180 S.
ISBN-13: 9783869050430
ISBN-10: 3869050438
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Friedman, Avi
Hersteller: Edition Axel Menges GmbH
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Edition Axel Menges, Esslingerstr. 24, D-70736 Fellbach, axelmenges@aol.com
Maße: 289 x 240 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: Avi Friedman
Erscheinungsdatum: 25.02.2025
Gewicht: 1,148 kg
Artikel-ID: 131026312