Chapter 11, Problem 11.1Q

To determine

The manner in which the neighborhood can influence the type of house that will be built.

Explanation of Solution

At the initial planning of a residence, the neighborhood should be considered. It is extremely poor judgment to design a $\$500,000$ residence in a neighborhood of $\$150,000$ houses. We cannot say that the occupants will be unable to coexist with their neighbors, but the house is going to have poor resale value because of the lower value of the houses in the neighborhood balance. The house's style in the neighborhood should also be considered. constructing an ultramodern home in a neighborhood of old traditional-style homes is going to affect the resale value of each of the homes in the neighborhood. Many municipalities require structures of mixed-use to be incorporated into developing neighborhoods. Designers will need to blend features of the existing structures in a neighborhood with new energy-efficient homes or multifamily buildings that are to be added to the area. Not all houses should look alike, but some unity of design can help preserve high values for all the properties in the neighborhood.