Residential Design Shifts Toward Exclusion as US Home Sizes More Than Double

By Susan Milligan · Print Magazine · 2026-07-07

According to Print Magazine, modern residential architecture is increasingly prioritizing isolation through fortress-like features and inward-facing floor plans. While the average American home size is projected to reach 2,386 square feet by 2025, these sprawling footprints often

According to Print Magazine, modern residential architecture is increasingly prioritizing isolation through fortress-like features and inward-facing floor plans. While the average American home size is projected to reach 2,386 square feet by 2025, these sprawling footprints often