Posts by Daun St. Amand

June 19, 2017  by

Suburban Shift

There’s no question that “home” means different things to different people, but there’s also an undeniable trend—particularly among, though not exclusive to, the millennial set—indicating a preference for an urban lifestyle. In the minds of many would-be and existing homeowners and renters, the white picket fences are being torn down in favor of something a […]

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February 28, 2017  by

Health, the Hacienda and a Holistic Approach to Senior Living

As a generation’s care needs and preferences change, residential design innovates to keep up. Many of us dream of retirement; of a future independent of the burden of work, the responsibilities of parenting and perhaps even the yoke of home ownership. Yet full independence is hard to come by: the U.S. Department of Health and […]

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January 26, 2017  by

A Longer Stay: Designing for Wellness

Among the latest trends in multifamily residential design are strategies to support tenants’ health and well-being. It’s fair to say that Los Angeles has a bit of an infatuation with healthy living. Whether its the Hollywood influence or the warm, sunny climate that makes Angelenos more body-conscious, barre studios, juice cleanses and upscale vegan eateries […]

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