Architecture approaches that will influence urban living in the next few years

The architecture industry has seen dramatic changes over the past few years and some exciting trends have paved the way in which traditional spatial concepts and modern approaches perfectly blend. Today collaborative design has become very popular and there is a greater focus on green infrastructure and energy efficiency. Furthermore, the line between the private and public spaces is becoming increasingly blurred. New approaches to building are foreshowing the ways in which urban environments will evolve over the next few decades.

Here are a few trends that will shape the future of architecture:
No more private and public places
Today’s buildings not only address the needs of users in terms of ‘living space’, but also aim to incorporate a number of commercial and public amenities. Architects of today focus on creating an inclusive space that is designed to function as a micro-city that offers a diverse range of services. Private buildings offer a lot of public domain functions too. Today’s structures are more complex with focus on providing residents with a wholesome experience without limitations to ‘private’ and ‘public’ places.

Collaborative design
While designing modern buildings, the focus will no longer be primarily in creating a fully functional structure. Environmental science and energy efficient designs will require a team having knowledge in different fields. Building structures will be a collaborative effort from experts in various domains.

Internet of things OR the Internet of spaces?
Inter-connectivity and smart designs are no longer limited to the internet of ‘things’ – they help connect spaces as well and refine the way living spaces are created. Spaces that cater to the needs of residents and provide greater amount of convenience are becoming mainstream. Technology would play a greater role in building structures that not only stand sturdy and beautiful, but also are well managed and smartly interconnected.

Buildings that are funded by many
With the crowd funding concept becoming more and more popular, many architectural projects are taking this route to build complex structures that require the plans to be appropriately funded.

Standing tall and mighty
Cities today are growing upwards rather than outwards. Tall buildings are all inclusive and combine living, playing, shopping and working areas too. Modular designs are the upcoming and very popular and seem to be more sustainable and provides the right kind of flexibility to make any changes in the future. Super tall buildings with new design concepts are the way to go in today’s world of architecture.

Technology has permeated every aspect of our lives and has created a larger social and cultural shift. The way buildings are built, financed, designed and constructed has seen a radical change in the past few years.

Overall, with collaborative efforts from experts from various fields, crowd funding that will help financing, modular construction that will provide all the required flexibility and technology that will provide all the convenience required for a modern living, the future of architecture is definitely promising and will pave the way for urban living in the next few decades.