Finally, you have decided to build a multi-family home. Congratulations. At least you love your family and you want it to lead an enjoyable and comfortable life. Your family will have a place to call home. Plus, there are so many designs out there to inspire your multifamily home. However, you need to get it right with the design you choose. Remember, the aesthetics and comfort of your house are hinged on the design you choose. To help you get things right, Bob Moore Construction is going to highlight top multifamily design trends to inspire your decision.
Sustainable Housing Design
Multi-family buildings must be sustainable. And passive house design is a great start for sustainability. When constructing a sustainable building, there are several aspects you should consider for sustainability. These include energy-efficient appliances, recycled materials, LED lights, renewable energy, high-performance windows, insulation, airtight construction, as well as, efficient heating and cooling.
Alternative Materials
The brick building has become an old fashion nowadays. People are desperate for alternative materials. But that doesn’t mean that you avoid using bricks completely. If you’re determined to use them, be sure to combine different styles, patterns, and colors. Bricks work perfectly on the interiors, not outdoors.
Building materials are an important consideration for modern building design. So, when constructing a multi-family house be sure to incorporate some alternative building materials into its designs. For instance, you may opt for fiberglass, metal insulated panels, fiber cement panels, shipping containers, concrete, or corten steel.
Fabric Building
Do you want your multi-family building to fit in or stand out? A fabric building is often design to fit in whereas an object building is designed to stand out. Bu the current trend is to construct object buildings.
Setbacks, Terraces
Most people love setbacks. And this is mainly because they’re stylish and offer an incredible opportunity for you to make terraces. For outdoor spaces, you can always construct them on roof surfaces.
High Ceilings
One of the biggest trends is high ceilings. Incorporating high ceilings into your multi-family home can truly transform your space. Drop ceilings can accommodate structure, utilities, as well as, ventilation ducts. So, why not minimize those spaces and construct higher ceilings?
Smart Home Devices
Smart technology is a must-have for every modern home. Today, most homes are filled with smart devices. However, you don’t have to be a millennial to build a smart home. All you need is to purchase some simple devices and you’ll be good to go. These may include nest learning thermostats, smart clocks, smart beds, Phillips hue light bulbs, Amazon Echo, and Google Home.
You may also want to consider incorporating automatic doors, movable partition walls, motorized appliances, push-button sensors, and motorized blinds or shades into your home design.
The Bottom-Line
Multifamily houses should be unique and trendy. However, there are numerous designs out there. This makes it difficult to choose a design that fits your explicit needs. However, you can follow the above trends and build a multifamily house you can be proud of.
