A custom built home made from the ground up to meet the homeowners needs is a joy to live in. Today’s homeowner has the opportunity to take advantage of some exciting advances in technology as well as innovative changes in home design to make their home uniquely framed around their priorities. Utilizing the latest innovations in design-build custom homes allows consumers to take advantage of these innovations in home building with the assurance of cohesive flow between the contracting and design professionals. A demand for “healthy homes”, environmentally sound cost saving features, and integrated technology has created interesting options for consumers interested in building a custom home.
Healthy Homes
A “healthy home” may mean different things to different people. The wonderful thing about creating your custom built home is the chance to add healthy elements or rooms to complement the type and level of athletic commitment that is ideal for your lifestyle. A fitness room for yoga, weight lifting or cardio is a popular choice for today’s homeowners. Resistance pools and saunas are also in high demand. A less athletic way to make your home healthy is to maximize exposure to natural light in order to boost immunity, and have a positive effect on circadian rhythms and the sleep cycle.
Green Innovations
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) outlined some new trends in custom build homes involving green innovation. As a nation, Americans are increasingly concerned about the environment, particularly in areas like Arkansas where natural beauty are a part of the areas intrinsic charm. Including advanced framing to reduce thermal bridging in your design-build plans is a cost effective way to save on energy costs. Choosing to utilize energy efficient appliances and photovoltaics is another strong trend in custom homes today. Additionally, building a custom home using the design-build method allows homeowners to consider ways to incorporate water efficiency innovations to reduce water bills and the demand on the municipal provider.
Technology
Our phones can do some much more now than they would even a few years ago. Many consumers are excited about the opportunity to build interactive technological innovations into their custom built homes. There is a strong trend in design-build homes to utilize apps on the homeowners phone to control the security system and temperature of the house when away from the home. Other “techy” innovations appreciated by homeowners include using special apps to control lighting, fireplaces, and water temperature. There are a variety of emerging technologies for consumers to choose from when building a custom designed home to optimize the functionality and enjoyment of their home.
Much like advances in phone technology, innovations in home building provide a tremendous array of options for consumers that want to make the most of their home. Homeowners are able truly build a home that will provide value and comfort now and into the future when they take advantage of the best elements for their family when they build their home.