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Why Green Design Companies are Overhauling the Home Industry

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image Via: Maienza-Wilson Interior Design + Architecture. Natural fabrics came in an extremely limited array of colors and biodegradable décor items were extremely difficult to find. Some are also opening up their rooftops to urban farming structures, which provide affordable produce to the local community.

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Aging in place: Renovating with independence in mind

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This group, as of 2010, accounted for 13% of the population (40 million people), and that number is projected to increase to 20% of the population by 2030. As many as 94% of today’s older adults (defined as ages 65+) wish to stay in their own homes as long as possible. Advanced home renovations.

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