Offbeat Homes

Another Look at What the Baby Boomers Really Want

by Adam on February 17th, 2007

Designing for the baby boomer’s has been the mantra for the building industry for at least ten years. So when I came across ANOTHER article telling me what the Boomer’s want I almost turned the page. In fact if it wasn’t for the pretty pictures I would have. Really what caught my eye was a sketch, by BSB Design Architects, of a progressive 1 1/2 story home. This rendering was suggesting the use of materials I never would have associated with the wants of Baby Boomer’s.

In fact the findings from the article, and architects chosen, suggested that Boomer’s are looking to use more green and energy efficient products. They are even straying from the traditional styles and opting for something more modern. These are all promising findings. If true will help change the direction of the industry. If Boomer’s, the largest consumers, start demanding greener products then prices will fall. Not only making green products more affordable but I would also believe it will expand design and
research of more products.

[via residential architect]

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