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Home Layout Trends

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Eco-friendly architecture blends outdoor spaces with the overall home design The yard & garden become a part of the floor plan when sliding glass doors lead to patios & decks

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It cost only 20% as much to create a quality outdoors space than an equivalent space inside the home. This gives clients the illusion of space at a lower cost.

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More of these

outdoor "rooms" will

include kitchens  

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Convenient service entry / message

centers

Lockers Dog showers Chalk, white or cork boards, key racks,

mail slots

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Green  Features  &  Technology  32  

By 2015, homes will include more green features & technology

Low E Windows Engineered wood beams, joists, trusses Water-efficient features

Dual flush toilets Low flow faucets

Energy Star ratings for the whole house

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a psychological return on investment