Craftsman Series
(2005)
In 2004-2005 GMHF researched and improved its affordable
single-family home designs as a means of reducing construction
and operating
costs, fostering broader community acceptance for affordable
housing development and improving the livability of homes for
families with children.
The updated plans improve architectural
design details while maintaining affordability. Improvements
include adding front porches, incorporating multiple siding
materials such as shakes, and improving floor plans and material
efficiencies.
The homes are designed for families with children and to
increase social interaction and walkability in neighborhoods.
These
homes were featured in a Time Magazine feature article entitled “Bringing
Back the Neighborhood” in December, 2005. |
