| No matter how much we try to plan it, schedule it and think we control it, life is unscripted. That's why we're so compelled by reality TV … and why The Reality House, the latest in a legacy of idea homes produced for the annual International Builders' Show, will inspire the imagination, deliver surprises and tell the true story how America really lives. Built in Celebration, FL, and co-produced by Builder and HOME magazines, The Reality House accommodates the real-life situations we all face and, even better, those unscripted moments that alter our lifestyles and change our routines. Based on in-home interviews with several families, the English-inspired Arts & Crafts-style house was designed by Looney Ricks Kiss (Celebration's town architect), built by Issa Homes, one of Celebration's exclusive builders with interior design by Florida's The Interiors Goup . The 5,394-square-foot house is constructed and finished with timeless materials supplied by the project sponsors, contrasting a flexible floor plan that enables living situations that run the gamut from telecommuting to multiple generations under the same roof. For homebuilders and design professionals, The Reality House is a lesson in turning real client feedback into homes that offer better value, comfort and flexibility—a home you'll want to study, borrow ideas and reference to refine your business. So tune into The Reality House and see the true side of family living. |
