Collection by Allie Weiss

Is This the Millennial Dream Home?

A concept home aims to reflect the requests of the Millennial market.

At the NAHB International Builders’ Show 2016, Pardee Homes teamed up with Builder magazine to unveil two house designs inspired by the results of a survey of Millennial home preferences conducted by Ketchum Global Research and Analytics. Dubbed the Responsive Home project, the two dwellings, located in Henderson, Nevada, were designed as a collaboration between architect Bassenian Lagoni, landscape architect AndersonBaron, and the project's creative director, designer Bobby Berk. Here, we take a look inside the 3,194-square-foot Contemporary Transitional model.

Despite common beliefs that Millennials prefer urban settings, 53% of those surveyed cited suburban environments as their top choice.
Despite common beliefs that Millennials prefer urban settings, 53% of those surveyed cited suburban environments as their top choice.
Retractable doors from Western Window Systems expose the open-plan living areas to the elements. 71% of the surveyed group expressed desire to have a customizable house that could change to suit their news over time.
Retractable doors from Western Window Systems expose the open-plan living areas to the elements. 71% of the surveyed group expressed desire to have a customizable house that could change to suit their news over time.
After outdoor living, an open-plan kitchen was the second highest requirement that Millennials listed in the survey. Appliances from the Whirlpool Corporation outfit the multifunctional room.
After outdoor living, an open-plan kitchen was the second highest requirement that Millennials listed in the survey. Appliances from the Whirlpool Corporation outfit the multifunctional room.
Interestingly, smart tech was lower on the priority list, with 48% considering it important, while quality construction was key for 86%, along with the home being low maintenance (76%).
Interestingly, smart tech was lower on the priority list, with 48% considering it important, while quality construction was key for 86%, along with the home being low maintenance (76%).