Kitchens in the 1990s were more likely to open into common areas or include some additional functional family space. What was the main driver behind this change?
Joanna has just moved into a new apartment. She notices that the other apartment buildings in the area have desert-style landscaping with sand and cacti, but her building has a grassy lawn and a few trees. What did the landscape architect MOST LIKELY forget to do when creating the design for her building?
When considering housing options around the world, what is one important factor in the types of homes that are constructed in different regions?
Samantha is working on a remodel and needs to have some electrical work done. She hasn’t worked in this city before, so she isn’t sure about the local laws regarding electrical work. Who is the BEST contact to find out what she is and isn’t allowed to do?
Min-su is in the market to purchase or build a home. He has a pretty small budget. It’s important to him that his home has all the standard amenities (dishwasher, washer and dryer, refrigerator), but he doesn’t feel like he needs a lot of space because he lives all by himself. What would be the BEST housing choice for Min-su?
Aubrey just purchased a new home. The living room and kitchen are decorated in a very typical art deco style. What do these clean lines reflect?
Leif just moved into a new apartment. He has noticed that the ventilation in the bathroom doesn’t seem very good, and there is a lot of moisture building up. One day while cleaning, he notices some mold in his shower. What impact could the poor ventilation and mold have on Leif?
While speaking with his general contractor, Alan says, “Wow! It’s amazing you all have the house ‘dried in’ already! I’m really looking forward to seeing it when I go out to the site this weekend.” What does Alan mean?
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