Manifest Density

The high cost of land in many parts of the country is forcing builders and architects to be far more creative with their home designs. They've stepped up to that challenge, developing detached product at higher densities without sacrificing livability or privacy. Since many buyers prefer a fee-...

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Published in:Professional Builder 2016-05
Main Author: Bady, Susan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architects
Architectural elements
Architecture
Construction industry
Consumer attitudes
Design
Flooring
Home building
Houses
Privacy
Purchasing
Single family
Size
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Summary:The high cost of land in many parts of the country is forcing builders and architects to be far more creative with their home designs. They've stepped up to that challenge, developing detached product at higher densities without sacrificing livability or privacy. Since many buyers prefer a fee-simple detached home to a townhome or condominium, these projects tend to sell out quickly, and often at higher prices. The Small Lot Ordinance (SLO) enacted by the City of Los Angeles in 2005 has provided the impetus for many high-density detached projects. Solutions must be site- and lot-specific. While some projects in Los Angeles consist of three-story detached homes at 30-plus units per acre, that isn't the norm everywhere.
ISSN:1072-0561