Unit mix/size
From: Grace Kim (graceschemataworkshop.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:21:37 -0700 (PDT)
Christine-
What you are asking for is actually info you would gain from a market study.
While I think it's most typical for two beds to be most versatile w/larger 
bedrooms being best for families (if they can afford), I think your local 
market will be biggest indicator of what will sell.

For example, if you are in rural area with single family homes, a 1bedroom may 
not work. But in a more urban area 1-bedroom homes may be just fine as part of 
the mix.  And if you know that a large part of the demographic you may 
potentially be attracting are single women, they might be interested in shared 
households (rooming house style), so it might make sense to provide a rooms 
above the common house.

While this list is great for general advice, I'd say you need to recognize 
there are major regional differences in housing demand, home sizes, and prices. 

As an architect, I'd say designing in some future flexibility/adaptability for 
unit sizes/configurations will be your best bet for success. 

Good luck.

grace h. kim
schemata workshop 
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