
The fragment on the left is
taken from Robert J Shiller, an economist at Yale
University. The data comes originally from the
United States census, but the actual source is not
cited. This is an area that I will continue work on,
because it is important, when considering the space
in the home dedicated to a workshop.
(Source: Robert J
Schiller, "Long-Term Perspectives on the Current Boom
in Home Prices", Economist's Voice
March 2006, page 6.)
Will cover this in greater detail,
but note briefly the post-WW II housing boom
resulted in the "attached two-car garage", a spot
homeowners soon discovered was perfect for a
homeworkshop.