Five Design Attributes Guaranteed to Wow Gen Y

From the look of their clothing and cell phones to the style of homes and apartments, Millennials want--and expect--good design.

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Technology

Smart home features that are easy to use and program such as the Nest learning thermostat are a hit with young consumers.

Smart home features that are easy to use and program such as the Nest learning thermostat are a hit with young consumers.

The Gen Y buyer grew up with technology, making them more comfortable with digital electronic systems than any previous home buyer group. But they don’t expect any setup or troubleshooting problems, so technology needs to be configured, integrated, low maintenance and ready to perform.

About the Author

Jeffrey DeMure

Jeffrey DeMure, AIA, is president of Jeffrey DeMure + Associates Architects Planners, based in Granite Bay, Calif.  He is a registered architect with more than 32 years of professional practice who is passionate about creating new communities through thoughtful and authentic planning, branding, and architecture.  

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