2018住宅外構のニーズ/ＡＳＬＡ調査

今年の2～3月にかけてＡＳＬＡが実施し、ランドスケープアーキテクトが回答した住宅外構ニーズの調査結果が発表されました。

最近のトレンドトップ10には、在来種、ヨガスペース、それにモバイル用の充電ステーションが入ったと公表されています。

Here are the top ten project types with the expected highest consumer demand:
 
• Native plants – 83.3%
• Native/adapted drought tolerant plants – 83.0%
• Low-maintenance landscapes – 80.0%
• Flexible use space (for yoga classes, movie night, etc.) – 74.2%
• Drip/water-efficient irrigation – 72.4%
• Permeable paving – 74.0%
• Rain gardens – 71.2%
• Reduced lawn area – 70.8%
• Food/vegetable gardens (including orchards, vineyards, etc.) – 70.5%
• Charging stations (mobile devices) – 70.0%

在来種を活用した無灌水の緑化や多目的利用のスペース、レインガーデン、菜園などのニーズが高いのは従来通りの様です。

その他、カテゴリーごとに2018年のトレンド予想が紹介されています。以下転載です。

Outdoor Design Elements
Ranked in expected order of popularity for 2018:

Fire pits/ fireplaces – 66.0%
Lighting – 65.4%
Seating/dining areas – 64.0%
Outdoor furniture – 59.1%
Outdoor kitchens – 58.8%
Decking (i.e., rooftop decking, etc.) – 53.6%
Grills – 50.0%
Movie/TV/video theaters, wireless/internet, stereo systems – 48.0%
Outdoor heaters – 40.5%
Stereo systems – 36.9%
Pools and spa features (hot tubs, Jacuzzis, whirlpools, indoor/outdoor saunas) – 36.9%
Utility Storage – 32.3%
Hammocks – 29.2%
Outdoor cooling systems (including fans) – 28.5%
Showers/baths – 22.9%

Outdoor Recreation Amenities (Single Family and Multi-Family Residences)
Ranked in expected order of popularity for 2018:

Dog-related recreation area – 68.0%
Designated area for other outdoor recreation – 61.5%
Bocce courts – 42.5%
Swimming pools – 36.8%
Pickleball courts – 30.0%
Hot tubs/whirlpools/Jacuzzis – 29.3%
Outdoor gym – 28.6
Lap pools – 27.2%
Basketball courts – 16.6%
Paddle tennis courts – 14.2%
Lawn croquet – 13.9%
Saunas – 11.8%
Tennis courts – 9.1%

Multi-Family Outdoor Amenities
Ranked in expected order of popularity for 2018:

Flexible use space (for yoga classes, movie night, etc.) – 74.2%
Charging stations (mobile devices) – 70.0%
Bike storage – 69.9%
Play area for children – 57.7%
Water feature (aesthetic feature, not pool) – 46.5%
Bike repair station – 45.9%
Transit screen (updates on public transit) – 39.1%
Pet spa – 32.1%
Plunge pool – 18.6%

Landscape/Garden Elements
Ranked in expected order of popularity for 2018:

Native plants – 83.3%
Low-maintenance landscapes – 80.0%
Rain gardens – 71.2%
Food/vegetable gardens (including orchards, vineyards, etc.) – 70.6%
Water-saving xeriscape or dry gardens – 65.9
Organic gardens – 59.6%
Rooftop gardens – 53.4%
Plant walls/vertical gardens – 53.0%
Planters, sculptures, garden accessories – 48.4%
Decorative water elements (ornamental pools, fountains, splash pools, waterfalls, grottos, water runnels or bubblers) – 42.6%
Ponds/streams – 28.6%
Formal gardens – 15.2%

Outdoor Structures
Ranked in expected order of popularity for 2018:

Enhanced railing systems (cable, glass, etc.) – 51.0%
Pergolas – 48.3%
Decks – 42.8%
Fencing – 41.5%
ADA Accessible structures (ramps, bars, shelving, etc.) – 39.9%
Arbors – 37.4%
Play structures (tree houses, swing sets, etc.) – 34.1%
Porches – 32.6%
Pavilions – 32.6%
Utility sheds (tool sheds, garden sheds) – 30.0%
Gazebos – 21.0%

Sustainable Elements
Ranked in expected order of popularity for 2018:

Native/adapted drought tolerant plants – 83.0%
Permeable paving – 74.0%
Drip/water-efficient irrigation – 72.4%
Reduced lawn area – 70.8%
Rainwater/graywater harvesting – 68.7%
Recycled materials – 63.6%
Solar-powered lights – 60.4%
Compost bins – 47.2%
Geothermal heated pools – 21.3%