The years ahead will witness major changes in acceptable architecture. With the emergence of the Covid pandemic and the risk of future epidemics on the rise and population explosion, climate change and sustainability on everyone’s minds, the following article will outline popular emerging trends in the industry.
It will serve as a guide not only to fellow architects but also to people looking at new homes and starting new projects.
- Sustainable Architecture
Architects and engineers are attempting to give power plants a green makeover. One way is to cover the facilities with corrugated creepers. The sheath of creepers may absorb carbon emissions.
Furthermore, manufacturing companies will need to be on board with international actions such as the SBTi initiative to help “decarbonize” the construction and architecture market.
2. Fewer Open Plans
Now, with a shift towards working from home, the idea of an open floor plan can seem anxiety-inducing, unhygienic and un-private.
People now want spaces that create a physical (and mental) barrier between work, play and hobbies.
3. Invisible Architecture
Invisible architecture is one answer to the shrinking amount of space in cities and towns. The idea is for buildings to blend in with their surroundings, becoming hard to see or near invisible
4. A shift towards Suburbs – While retaining urban roots
Experts predict an inclination towards an urban aesthetic in suburban houses, especially those inhabited by erstwhile city-dwellers. This will help retain city roots and include elements such as aged brass and modern art.
5. A Zen State Of Mind
You’ve heard of home gyms – now get ready for wellness rooms. These will include saunas, steam rooms, meditation rooms, and barre or yoga studios.
Clients are wanting spaces to relax or reflect after a hard day’s work.
Once we have studied architecture, our perspective and worldview change, and we don’t look at the world like ordinary people anymore.
This change in perspective allows us to better understand the needs and wants of people in the coming generations and how those will continue to change, with a myriad of people having a myriad of thoughts on what their ideal home should look like.
Abhishek Patel
Founder of Earth Architects
