The Live Well Home (considerations for post pandemic home layout)
Mike Holmes
President at The Holmes Group, Contractor, TV Producer & Host, Founder Holmes Approved Homes & Mike Holmes Inspections
I remember taking questions about whether we would require office towers to be "plane-proof" after the tragedy of 9/11. That is an unrealistic requirement and expectation, but I do think we can start thinking about including features in your home that will make a difference during health crises. This week I got the chance to chat with Don Sharp, President of Sharp Design Studio, a national award winning Architecture firm located in Tampa, Florida and Dallas Texas.
The design includes special considerations for health, comfort and security.
"Live Well House"
They have started to work on a home design during the current world wide pandemic challenges. They researched how people are currently living and wanted to take these ideas and challenges and start formulating ideas that can be applied to new construction and remodel projects. I think that's smart.
They came up with a healthy home design (or post pandemic home) to get the conversation started in how people may live moving forward. They call it a “Live Well Home”, and the design includes special considerations for health, comfort and security.
The Design
I love that he has thought of separating the work zones for deliveries, client visits and meetings in a way that does not require these activities to be connected to the rest of the home. It will no doubt limit contact when needed, almost like a "social distancing" plan for homes.
Some Features
This layout includes a "retreat" area, great for when you are spending a lot of time at home. There are oversize storage sections, a kid's zone and a home office space. There's also an extra deep garage for big pick ups, as well as a clean and secure package drop area.
This design really allows you to work from home. They even put clean/wash stations near the entrances.
Supply Chain Executive / Top 100 Most Influential Women in Supply Chain Canada
4 年I like this design, simple, yet includes everything required.
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4 年This is great! When the walls of my daughter's tiny Chicago apartment started closing in on her, I invited her to come home for a few weeks. I turned my already fully-functional home office to her. But that meant I worked from the dining room table which, in a few instances, proved disastrous. So, I would agree that more than one work station be necessary. I also agree with the comment that a lot of the ideas can be done with an inexpensive remodel. Like the package drop...definitely going on my list of things to do. And, I'm already working on a second office corner for when my daughter returns later this summer.
Manager of Regulatory Systems at FCNB
4 年Great idea but it’s missing an outdoor plan to have sustainable vegetable gardens. This would add true value to how we are going to be able to sustain healthy living going forward. As well as a home health room for weights and cardio. Just a thought...
Building Designer, Estimator, Contract manager, Engineered wood specialist, Project Coordinator, Revit and AutoCad user
4 年What would be more important is the outdoor space. Permaculture anyone? Grow your own food, stay away from crowds. Not just a closet for uber to put your food in.
Building Designer, Estimator, Contract manager, Engineered wood specialist, Project Coordinator, Revit and AutoCad user
4 年Looks like the house we have been designing for years as long as you have enough money. Whats new?