Architects’ Latest Home Design Survey Shows Increased Aging In Place Trend

Among the wellness trends identified in the American Institute of Architects’ most recent Home Design Survey is an increased focus on aging in place. Overall designs for the purpose of letting people remain in their homes as their physical needs change with age grew from 59% to 64% from 2022 to 2023, the survey reported. A quick call-out to architects around the country for their experience supported these findings. Their responses, shared by email, highlight how extensively this is showing up in their projects.

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“We are seeing an increase in aging in place design considerations in several of our residential projects throughout the country,” comments Jaime Matheron, principal and senior architect at Dahlin in the San Francisco Bay Area. She adds, “Demographic factors point to an increasing number of homeowners who would like to age in place but recognize that to do so, their homes need to be able to adapt to changes in mobility that might occur over time.”