During a panel at the 2010 International Builders Show, Eliot Nusbaum, executive editor for home design for Better Homes and Gardens, explained that practicality and price are fueling decisions on how homes are designed and built.

Eliot says the homeowner of today is \"looking for a home that fits the entire family — from a multitasking home office, to expanding storage space needs, to a living room that can adapt to advancements in home entertainment and technology.\"