Catering to the telecommuter
From Times wire reports
The rise in telecommuting has led to home offices becoming the most popular special-function room that architects are being asked to design, according to the American Institute of Architects’ Home Design Trends Survey for the second quarter of 2005. Low-maintenance materials and more storage space are also increasingly sought.
Meanwhile, consumer demand for exercise rooms appears to have peaked in many markets. Upscale entryways and defined hallways are becoming less popular. The survey was conducted with a panel of 600 architecture firms.
