Recent studies by the NHBC Foundation have provided new insight on the varying housing needs people have throughout their life time, giving pointers on who we should build for, and the types of homes we should build for them.
Housing design will increasingly need to focus on the over-55s. On current projections, 2019 will be the first year when people in the 55 to 74 age group outnumber those aged 18 to 34. With a two million increase expected in this age group in the next couple of decades, it will be important for homes to meet the varying requirements of this growing sector, many of whom are seeking lifestyle changes, but remain active and independent.