Brenda Brady Design LLC
3/20/2013 1 Comment Multi-Family Housing TodayThanks to funding from WHEDA in Wisconsin, there are beautiful, affordable multi family facilities popping up! I've had the opportunity to design a variety of multi family interiors.
One current trend is the re-purposing of older school buildings. A recent project was actually funded additionally by the historical society in the Milwaukee area. We kept the old school lockers - using the original yellow paint color. The school's display cases show off old memorabilia - trophies, books, uniforms and musical instruments from the past. The apartments are beautiful with full height windows and maple restored wood floors. Another trend is to have a community room (required by WHEDA) with seating, TV, games, table/chairs and kitchen available for entertaining and events. There is a business center that provides access for all ages to use internet. Finally another trend that is essential to our future - Applicants are encouraged to use WI Green Built Home Certification for points. Public transportation gains points as well as adaptive re-use. What a joy it has been to work on these green, adaptive re-use projects!
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AuthorBrenda L. Brady, ASID is a commercial interior designer with over 20 years of expertise in senior facilities, corporate offices, labs and healthcare design. Archives
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