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This is from the Carpe Diem site. Homes are 1000 square feet larger than in 1973. Per person space has nearly doubled. https://www.aei.org/publication/blog/carpe-diem/ |
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On 6/8/16 9:37 PM, Dean Hoffman wrote:
This is from the Carpe Diem site. Homes are 1000 square feet larger than in 1973. Per person space has nearly doubled. https://www.aei.org/publication/blog/carpe-diem/ This should work better and lead directly to the particular story: https://www.aei.org/publication/new-us-homes-today-are-1000-square-feet-larger-than-in-1973-and-living-space-per-person-has-nearly-doubled/ or http://preview.alturl.com/uzeff |
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On 6/8/2016 7:37 PM, Dean Hoffman wrote:
This is from the Carpe Diem site. Homes are 1000 square feet larger than in 1973. Per person space has nearly doubled. https://www.aei.org/publication/blog/carpe-diem/ I think new homes make more use of the AVAILABLE space. E.g., the 1950's-vintage home I grew up in was only 1600 sq ft. But, also had another 1600 sq ft in the "finished" basement that wasn't counted in the 1600 sq ft "total". Nowadays, it seems like basements are more *formally* living spaces (walk outs, etc.). The "Laundry" is a genuine *room* instead of a cubbyhole into which the machines are tucked. From the newer homes I've seen, bedrooms haven't really gotten larger (with the exception of the master suite). But, there are usually two "living rooms" ("family room"/activity room) and a dining room (instead of a "breakfast nook"). And, "outdoor rooms" (enclosed porches, etc.). I find it misleading to some extent because not all space is really "equal"; e.g., we have a lot of space for two people but too much of it is impractical (e.g., I'd prefer more STORAGE space than some of the "wasted?" LIVING space) The other trend I notice is for far more utilities in homes. More electric service (in places other than the kitchen), additional water heaters, HVAC systems, etc. We have several friends that have multiple furnaces, AC compressors, etc. (some of whom are "sole occupants" of their homes : ) |
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On Thu, 09 Jun 2016 16:31:11 -0700, Don Y
wrote: E.g., the 1950's-vintage home I grew up in was only 1600 sq ft. But, also had another 1600 sq ft in the "finished" basement that wasn't counted in the 1600 sq ft "total". Nowadays, it seems like basements are more *formally* living spaces (walk outs, etc.). The "Laundry" is a genuine *room* instead of a cubbyhole into which the machines are tucked. From the newer homes I've seen, bedrooms haven't really gotten larger (with the exception of the master suite). But, there are usually two "living rooms" ("family room"/activity room) and a dining room (instead of a "breakfast nook"). And, "outdoor rooms" (enclosed porches, etc.). I find it misleading to some extent because not all space is really "equal"; e.g., we have a lot of space for two people but too much of it is impractical (e.g., I'd prefer more STORAGE space than some of the "wasted?" LIVING space) The other trend I notice is for far more utilities in homes. More electric service (in places other than the kitchen), additional water heaters, HVAC systems, etc. We have several friends that have multiple furnaces, AC compressors, etc. (some of whom are "sole occupants" of their homes : ) In Maryland they only counted the area "above grade" as living space so my old house is listed as 1900 sq/ft but, like you say, it is almost twice that with nothing but a tiny utility room and a laundry room that is not completely finished. Here in Florida, the "BAS" is usually referred to as the part "under air". (HVAC controlled space). Then they have other classifications for outside/utility areas. (Finished enclosed porch, finished open porch, unfinished open porch, screen enclosure, garage etc) |
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On Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:44:56 -0700, Don Y
wrote: Yes. Here it is not uncommon to find 1000+ sq ft of "under the stars" living space -- regular furnishings in unenclosed/uncovered space (meal prep areas, living room furnishings, electric/plumbing utilities, etc.). I have 2400 sq/ft in the screen cage. 1.5 times what I have under air. |
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On Wed, 8 Jun 2016 21:37:13 -0500
Dean Hoffman wrote: This is from the Carpe Diem site. Homes are 1000 square feet larger than in 1973. Per person space has nearly doubled. https://www.aei.org/publication/blog/carpe-diem/ Welfare payments are more. |
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