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A House for the New Millennium
"Most people assume that the homes of the future will be similar to the home of the Jetsons, with high ceilings and architecture that stresses openness. But many architects say the homes of the future will actually be more similar to older Spanish fortresses, featuring large walls and sporting an inward design that emphasizes the privacy of the homeowners. Each decade typically has its own style of homes, and there are some architects who say the trend isn't that important and will probably be ignored by many future homebuyers. But the idea is still popular, and architects have identified a few housing aspects that represent what homes of the future will look like. Many of them will feature stone turrets on the outside to separate the home from the rest of the neighborhood. Windows will also be narrower, which allows more privacy and also permit a better use of natural light. Many homes will be built so that the interior features are stressed, and this trend includes home enclosing the features. Architects add that outdoor rooms such as media centers and kitchens and bars will also become more popular. Finally, the rooms inside the home will be more specifically defined and will serve a specific purpose, such as a home office or a workout room." -- Wall Street Journal (08/07/98) P. W1; Fletcher, JuneMore info of this article can be found on the web at:
http://realtimes.com/rtnews/rtcpages/19980807_briefs.htm