The Forever Home

Designing Houses to Last a Lifetime

Boyce Thompson

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Schiffer Publishing Ltd
01 April 2023

Houses, apartments, flats, units

People expect much more from their home these days, especially after spending a year cooped up inside. They want a home designed and built to last for generations, and this book shows them how to get it.

Most people live in homes that become dysfunctional when their family circumstances change, whether it is suddenly having to work from home, new mobility challenges, or an unexpected in-law arriving on the scene. It doesn't have to be that way. Houses can be designed to accommodate family needs now and in the future. Interviews with 20 homeowners and their designers illustrate flexible solutions to a variety of living arrangements. Combined with photographs and floor plans, the case studies represent different perspectives, from young families to divorcees, single-parent households, and retirees. Tips at the end of each chapter address issues such as key lifestyle questions to ask before designing a forever house, where not to skimp, and how to plan spaces for double and triple duty. Designing an adaptable home has economic, environmental, and emotional rewards. With smart planning, it's possible to build a beloved house that can be passed through the generations.

AUTHOR: Boyce Thompson is the author of Anatomy of a Great Home and The New New Home. The former editor of Builder magazine and founding editor of Residential Architect magazine, Thompson has spent more than 30 years writing about home design and construction and jurying design competitions. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

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People expect much more from their home these days, especially after spending a pandemic year cooped up inside. They want a house that's adaptable, and this book shows them how to get it .

Case studies offer insights from different perspectives, from young families to divorcees, single-parent households, and retirees. The primary focus is on the people who live in the houses, rather than the architects who designed them

209 colour and b/w images

By: Boyce Thompson
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
Weight: 1.361kg
ISBN: 9780764365256
ISBN 10: 0764365258
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Boyce Thompson is the author of Anatomy of a Great Home and The New New Home. The former editor of Builder magazine and founding editor of Residential Architect magazine, Thompson has spent more than 30 years writing about home design and construction and jurying design competitions. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland.

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The Forever Home

Designing Houses to Last a Lifetime

Boyce Thompson

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Hardback

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