Florida’s housing challenges affect communities of every size—from dense urban centers to small towns and rural areas. While wages, median incomes and housing costs vary across the state, housing prices continue to rise. At the same time, increasingly severe storms and extreme heat reinforce the need for housing that is resilient, energy efficient and designed to help reduce long-term costs and risks.
To help address Florida’s workforce housing needs, the Florida Housing Coalition and AIA Florida formed a joint task force focused on innovative housing solutions. Recognizing the important role architects play in creating sustainable and resilient communities, the initiative invited Florida architects and architecture students to develop Missing Middle Housing Case Studies.
These designs explore housing types that bridge the gap between traditional single-family homes and larger multifamily developments. The initiative highlights creative, practical ideas that respond to the diverse needs, character and conditions of communities throughout Florida.
