Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, Principal, Storyteller and Brand Experience Designer of tst ink llc, discusses the fourth wave of the America at Home Study. The conversation highlights the study’s longitudinal insights into shifting consumer behaviors, housing preferences, and wellness priorities across the US housing landscape. With over 16,000 respondents since its inception in 2020, the study reveals actionable findings that can reshape how developers, builders, and planners approach future communities.

Teri unpacks new patterns in homeownership, affordability, and decision-making confidence while underscoring how the built environment directly influences wellness. She shares key shifts in generational mindsets, housing adaptability, and wellness-driven design, offering a clear call to action for how the industry must evolve to meet modern consumer expectations.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

00:58 The fourth wave expands the research to nearly 16,000 consumer responses.

04:26 Consumers show openness to smaller homes, alternative paths, and flexible living options.

07:12 The built environment plays a major role in determining personal health outcomes.

12:11 The meaning of home evolves as fewer people view ownership as essential.

17:14 Wellness becomes a leading reason for adopting new home technologies.

20:22 Developers embed wellness principles in community planning and design.

23:19 A new open-access platform launches to share study insights and resources.

26:35 Curiosity and observation remain key sources of creative inspiration.

28:16 Confidence and clarity help new ideas gain traction and impact.

Resources Mentioned:

Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki

https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-slavik-tsuyuki-400b273/

tst ink llc | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/tst-ink-llc/

tst ink llc | Website

http://tst-ink.com

Housing Innovation Alliance

https://housinginnovationalliance.com

Rancho Mission Viejo

https://www.ranchomissionviejo.com

Indigo

https://liveindigo.com/

Red Oak Texas

https://www.redoaktx.org/

Hillwood Communities

https://www.hillwoodcommunities.com/

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April is the CEO and Co-Founder of Alosant. She is an experienced entrepreneur and real estate technology expert with an innate curiosity for consumer behavior. Alosant-powered apps make it easy for users to stay informed and engaged, offering solutions to connect with everything their community has to offer.

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