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GENERATIONS

As of 2019, nearly 40% of renters that year lived in housing built before 1970. These units are not relevant for 21st century lifestyles. Visually interesting design & new amenities are needed. Gen Z (ages 14-25)

Global-From-Birth (ages 0-13) “Mini-”Millennials” Ethnically Diverse Design Savvy Creative Class Experience Economy Wellness Aware

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Millennials (ages 26-46) Largest Cohort Ever Mentor Older Generations Forming Households Makers & Creatives Digitally Savvy & Inspired Globally Connected

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Entrepreneurial Cohort Self-Informed Masters Sustainable Lifestyles Practical (Gen X parents) Leaders Not Followers 21st Century Skills

Older generations are changing the tenant mix, with downsizing Baby Boomers, Gen X families and Seniors who desire mixed generational communities. All factors that are fueling demand for larger units.

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Gen X (ages 46-55)

Baby Boomers (ages 56-76)

Seniors (ages 77+)

Smaller Size Cohort Multi-Gen Caregivers Hitting Peak Earning Practical & Generous Embracing Technology Pursuing Hobbies

Second Largest Generation Living Their Fullest Life Active Family Involvement Reimaging Aging-In-Place Wealthiest Cohort Ever Becoming Tech Savvy

The New Third Age Rethinking Communities Generationally Connected Savers Not Spenders Wellness Driven Aging-In-Place Smart Home

In 2019, 39% of households in new single-family rentals had children, compared with just 14% of households in new multifamily units.

ages 0–13

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Share of Households with Children Multifamily Owner

These children of Millennials have a close relationship with their parents; one that has even grown stronger during the pandemic lockdown.

Multifamily Renter

The common-area amenities provided within a family-oriented property are in some ways different from those offered by a usual condominium building. Playrooms, home theaters and outdoor activity zones are all about non-computer people-topeople engagement.

Single-Family Owner Single-Family Renter

In addition to the traditional fitness/wellness spaces, pet spas and music practice rooms, family buildings provide children’s playrooms, “tween” rooms—for older children 13- to 16-yearold—and mini sports courts.

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Generally, outdoor spaces include more leisure areas and an active play area for children to climb and explore.

Source: NMHC tabulations of 2019 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau. Updated 11/2020. Note: Children are household members ages 0-17.

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At 15 Hudson Yards in NYC, there is a fully soundproofed screening and performance space complete with stage and seating for up to 20 people.

Next evolution in family experience areas will be game rooms, virtual reality lounges, craft activity areas and more experiential outdoor spaces for family play.

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Storage areas within the building (53.6%) and tankless water heaters (33.2%) were the only other non-communal-area amenities to make the top-10 list.

ages 14–25

GEN Z

Next evolution in community spaces is more gathering areas for residents as well as rooms to rent for personal parties (movie theater, kitchen, etc.). The future will see the rise of juice bars, wine cellars and music rooms for specialized experiences.

Generation Z is predicted to spend $226,000 on rent in their lifetime. For context, that’s $24,000 more than Millennials and $77,000 more than Baby Boomers. FORBES Technology-enabled apartment features are among the most sought-after amenities for this renter group, with high-speed internet the #1 priority. When looking for a rental, Google search is the first step for 39% of Gen Z. They then filter their searches by scouting photos and reading online reviews before they ever reach out to a listing agent. In-person tours are still a must, however, after the web work is done. R E N TC A F E DATA

Three-quarters of non-homeowner student loan debt holders say they believe their student loan debt will delay them getting into homeownership between 0-6 months to more than 8 years, with 19% saying they believe student loan debt will delay them more than 8 years. N A R

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MILLENNIALS Millennials recently overtook Boomers as the largest petowning cohort of Americans; by some estimates, more than half of them have a dog. The 2020 millennial homeownership rate was 47.9 percent. The share of millennials that expect to rent forever has nearly doubled in two years, to nearly one-fifth, according to an annual report from Apartment List.

Millennials are not only our largest generation but also the most design savvy adults we have ever had – they are the rising creative class.

BUILDERS DESIGN

Residents enjoy access to the best local pet care providers that are vetted by Bark Buildings—from walkers to veterinarians—along with educational resources, and community engagement tools to connect with fellow pet families in the building. Bark Buildings has announced a new national program that brings the company’s sought-after amenities and concierge-style services to multifamily buildings across the U.S.

Next evolution in wellness will be both outside and inside the building – using plants and new technologies on the architecture while interiors focus on air quality, solar windows, the wellness kitchen and sustainable practices (such as easy recycling).

Younger people – those below the age of 35 – are far more likely to rent than are other age groups: About two-thirds (65.9%) of this age group lives in rentals. This compares with, for example, 42% of those ages 35 to 44, and less than a third (31.5%) of 45- to 54-year-olds. Community connectivity becomes more important, particularly with more work-from-home and Millennial new parents.

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ages 47–55

Larger in-unit space is an essential for Gen X households.

GEN X Gen X and Millennials are the first two generations that largely will enter retirement without a pension, and therefore are more worried about retirement than older cohorts.

G E O R G E B E S AW A PA R T M E N T ( P O R T L A N D )

Retail spaces are evolving to be about convenience and healthcare – coffee shops, mini-health clinics and spas, and small grocery stores. High-end communities are starting to include clinics as a part of their developments. Developer Related Companies has partnered with concierge medical practice Sollis Health to offer telemed services and on-site COVID-19 testing, and the high-end condo developments at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach are offering on-site medical care as a part of their amenities. 11

ages 56–76

BABY BOOMERS Amenities include sustainable dining with an integrated aquaponic farm, health & wellness space and activities, and a visual arts program. The average net worth for a Boomer household is $1.2 million, making it the wealthiest generation in our history. The number of households with six-figure incomes who were renting in 2019 reached 19%, up from 12% in 2006. There is a growing contingent of Americans who make relatively high salaries but are opting not to buy. The trend of Boomers moving into multifamily rental units is likely to accelerate over the next 10 years. They are at the age where many want to downsize in order to lower expenses and/or increase convenience. Many will pick rental housing, though some rentals will be active-adult rental housing rather than conventional multifamily.

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Next evolution in lux amenities will include covered garages, concierge service, electric vehicle charging stations and refrigerated food delivery lockers. Garages for higher-income tenants became more important due to COVID and the desire to not be on public transportation. Garage trends include bigger stalls, even with storage space; illumination and concierge retrieval services.

This is the generation that is looking for services in multifamily – valet parking, concierge help, etc. Many renters are willing to pay the extra money for these features that make their day-to-day lives easier and more convenient. INFORM

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ages 77+

“Enhancing indoor environments in senior living communities could improve quality of life and longevity as well as increase independence and performance.” W E L L L I V I N G L A B

SENIORS

One in three 65-year-olds will live to age 90. One in seven will live beyond age 95.

Delos’ Well Living Lab and Harrison Street announce collaboration to research the impact of indoor senior living environments on the health of older adults. R O B OT

By 2030, all Baby By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be older than age 65, expanding the size of the older population so that 1 in every 5 residents will be AT K N O L LW O O D M I L I TA R Y RETIREMENT COMMUNITY retirement age. Start designing for the third age: Young, Old and now Older. The Well Living Lab, founded as a collaboration of Delos and Mayo Clinic, announced the launch of a series of studies investigating the impact of indoor environments on the risk of airborne infectious diseases, sleep quality and cognitive function in older adults. The studies will employ the Well Living Lab’s field study platform, in collaboration with senior living owners and operators, to move its science beyond the walls of the Lab directly into senior living communities. There are several indoor factors to be studied and the first area of focus will be on lighting, which can impact physical activity, social engagement, cognitive function, and fall potential for older adults. As the Well Living Lab expands its research beyond the walls of the Lab to real-world settings directly within select Harrison Street and other senior living communities, the advanced capabilities of the Lab’s field study platform will allow scientists to accurately monitor the impact of indoor lighting and other environmental factors such as air quality on resident health and well-being. Senior Living evolve to include more on-site wellness services (trainers, spas), lifelong learning programs, concierge assistant and more technology – such as the use of AI to predict patterns, VR to enhance experiences and robotic pets for companionship/ monitoring.

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SANSDEMIC sans=without, demic=people

THE REMARKABLE EROSION OF THE PRIME-AGE MALE WORKFORCE 1. 2.4 million women left the workforce from February 2020 to February 2021—a development that has overshadowed another mass exodus. Men have been disappearing since the 1980s. 2. The prime-age male workforce (ages 25-54) plunged from 94% in 1980 to 89% in 2019. That 5 percentage-point drop represents over 3 million missing workers when compared to the 94% participation rate. When compared to a hypothetical 100% rate, it represents nearly 7 million. 3. Millennials are expected to inherit an estimated $68 trillion from their boomer parents by 2030, making them the wealthiest generation in history. The wealth created by boomers in general has made millennials less motivated to seek careers of their own. 4.

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he opioid epidemic is a major culprit in siphoning prime-age men off the labor force. In 2015 alone, a staggering 860,000 prime-age men were absent from the labor force due to opioids.

THIS IS NO COVID PARADOX – THIS IS HISTORY CATCHING UP WITH US. Everything that happened last year, including the radical steps the US took to battle the virus, simply sped up the effects of a more nefarious and long-term problem: The US is suffering from a demographic drought.

5. In 2014, for the first time since 1880, more men 25-34 years old were living with their parents than with a spouse.

We’re still living in the world of work created by the Boomers who are no longer its core participants. Boomers with years of accumulated knowledge and experience are now vacating higher level positions in companies they helped build, which will be tremendously difficult to transfer over to younger workers.

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6. Males increasingly prefer part-time over full-time work. The number of prime-age men willingly opting for a part-time job jumped from 6 million in 2007 to nearly 8 million in 2019.

In normal years, 2 million boomers retire. But in 2020, over 3 million retired. COVID and related policies drove an additional 1.1 million people from the labor market, according to Pew Research Center.

As of 2016, millennials became the single largest group in the labor force—a group that is showing radically different attitudes toward work, which presents distinct challenges.

Since 1971 the fertility rate in America has been below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman, which means millions of Americans will be absent first from the classroom and then from the labor market— because they were never born.

The approaching sansdemic will transform the labor market for the rest of our lives. One of the most important issues in our lives: living in a world where there are simply not enough workers to manage and grow our companies.

THE GRIM IMPLICATIONS OF LIVING BELOW 2.1 US population growth has slowed and is projected to begin shrinking by 2062. The combination of low fertility, low workforce participation, and longer lifespans means twothirds of the US population could be financially dependent on the remaining one-third by the year 2100. The US faces the shortfall of 8.5 million workers in years to come, which will cause both higher education institutions and businesses to desperately compete for recruits who simply don’t exist. The US stands to lose $162 billion annually due to labor talent shortages. Shrinking populations in Germany, the UK, and France alone will mean over $1.2 trillion in lost revenue by 2030. E m s i , Wr i t t e n b y : R o n H e t r i c k , H a n n a h G r i e s e r, R o b S e n t z , C l a re C o f fe y, G w e n B u r ro w

Even a modest decline in fertility results in literally tens of millions of fewer people.…meaning a seismic impact on how many cities can expect to forecast growth, the distribution of political power, and the rate of GDP growth.

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This multifamily new building in Australia will house 120 self-contained studios, accommodating 188 residents in a range of single and double rooms. It’s expected the rooms will be taken up by students and young professionals looking for affordable accommodation close to universities and transit. Common spaces would include a cafe, multiple open landscaped areas and activity spaces intended to formally and informally promote social interaction and foster a sense of community. On the roof terrace there will be a covered outdoor BBQ area and outdoor cinema.

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SINGLE-FAMILY RENTALS

The combination of historically low housing supply, high housing costs and strong demographic-driven demand has sent single-family rentals into a major new housings segment. Today, SFR’s are about 12% of all new SF homes being built in the US, and that number is poised to double in the next 10 years. It is the fastest-growing sector of the American housing market, and it is increasingly masterplanned and built on tracts.

MIXED-USE MULTIFAMILY

Mixed-use development projects are likely to become even more common than single-use projects both locally and nationally. Seeing more “vertical” mixed-use in the form of residentialover-retail in a single building and on a single parcel. This provides added convenience and experience to residents.

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Architects are migrating from vertical mixed-use designs for multifamily. Now, the idea is to build around existing retail or establish residences before filling the commercial component. Horizontal designs feature separate commercial centers linked by residences, creating a walkable community near local amenities.

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NEW PLAYERS ENTER US

Park 17, located in Denver’s City West neighborhood, marks architect Valerio Dewalt Train’s second foray into highrise modular construction with developer Kairoi Residential, The world’s first 3D printed apartment building is from Peri in Germany; a five unit, two story complex. M Y S A N A N TO N I O

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has cofounded a housing design company named Nabr that aims to create a range of affordable, modular multifamily homes. “There is no one-size-fits-all apartment, and Nabr makes room for your tastes. Co-design your space to feel like home before even stepping inside.” NABR

P I K E & R O S E A PA R E M E N T S / R E TA I L

An estimated $87 billion of institutional money went into America’s rental-home market during the first half of this year, according to Redfin, a residential brokerage. Around 16% of single-family homes for sale were bought by investors in the second quarter, up from more than 9% a year earlier.

Single-Family Rental

TRENDS

Many Millennials would prefer to buy than to rent, but high house prices are an impediment. In America, the median home cost is around 4.3 times the median household income in 2019, which is up from 3.9 times in 2002.

If remote working remains attractive, it will increase demand for homes that are farther from city centers. That helps explain why institutional buyers have piled into secondary cities such as Phoenix, Raleigh, Greensboro and Dayton.

As more Millennials reach middle age—the 35- to 44-year-old age cohort in America is expected to grow at double the pace of the average over the next five years—they want more space.

Single-person households are expected to increase by 5 million by the end of 2030, thus favorably impacting multifamily rentals.

Institutional investors are piling into residential property in Europe and

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America. Real-estate investment trusts (reits), private-equity firms, insurance companies and pension funds see the single-family rental housing market as a relatively high-yielding hedge against inflation that has been spared the impact of pandemic-related lockdowns on offices and shops. However, housing affordability has high political sensitivity and as rents continue to rise, the differential between renting and owning may prove risky to institutional investors if it encourages regulation. T H E E C O N O M I S T

“Many built-to-rent housing projects look like any other planned suburban communities, but the backyards are smaller and the homes are squeezed a bit closer together. 360 Communities at Shearwater has 127 homes, tennis courts and a lagoon.” N Y T I M E S INFORM

New Players Bring

INNOVATION

The third generation of construction: “We build in the factory the way the auto and aerospace industries have been doing it for decades.” A n d re w S t a n i fo r t h , C E O, A s s e m b l y O S M

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Old Players Bring

ASSEMBLY OSM BRINGS AUTO AND PLANE TECHNOLOGIES TO MULTIFAMILY CONSTRUCTION.

INSPIRATION

The new firm aims to build mid-to-high-rise residential buildings using a digital design technology and advanced manufacturing techniques it has developed in collaboration with auto and aerospace engineers, who have decades of experience with Boeing, SpaceX, and Tesla. In October, Assembly OSM unveiled its very first apartment unit.

Toll Brothers and private real estate investment firm Sundance Bay announced the formation of a new joint venture to develop Broad & Noble, a 344-unit, mixed-use rental apartment community in Philadelphia, Pa. Broad & Noble will consist of 344 rental apartments in an 18-story high-rise building. The project includes 106 underground parking spaces, 16,176 square feet of amenity space, and 10,440 square feet of street-level retail. The apartment units will feature high-end luxury finishes and a best-inclass amenity package, including a state-of-the-art fitness center; music, media and podcast rooms; conservatory and private dining rooms; yoga and cycling studio with video classes; and sky lounge with outdoor deck area. Additional features include a landscaped plaza adjacent to ground floor retail, private storage areas, access-controlled garage with bike storage, package concierge, and pet spa. 19

Recreational Amenities = Brand

DIFFERENTIATION

Gaming rooms, walking paths, and billiards top the rankings of the most popular recreation amenities at multifamily housing developments, according to research from Multifamily Design+Construction. Billiards/pool continues to top the list in 2021 (46.5%), while jogging and walking paths had a slight uptick from 2019 (40.9% in 2021; 37.8% in 2019). Nearly one in six survey respondents said they’ve included a room dedicated to physical therapy in their projects (16.4%), and one-tenth (10.7%) had installed a dance room.

Multifamily developments are ditching bowling alleys for the up-and-coming sport of pickleball. Just over 5 percent BUILDERS DESIGN of respondents said they have installed bowling/mini-bowling in a project in 2021, compared to the 11.3 percent of those who have built pickleball courts. M U LT I FA M I LY D E S I G N + C O N S T R U C T I O N

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The Artisan

REINVENTED DESIGN AS BRAND DIFFERENTIATION

“Art and beauty are not frivolous but rather serve the function of elevating our mood and inciting wonder, necessary emotions and intellectual occurrence for wellbeing.” G LO B A L W E L L N E S S T R E N D S R E P O R T 2 0 2 1

THE VISUAL SENSE

Humans are designed to think visually – 90% of information transmitted to the brain is visual, and visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text. Research shows that dramatic differences in design, such as high contrast, suggest uniqueness, and therefore significance to observers.

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Multifamily architecture and décor will become more personalized, with design statements that are unique, creative and artistic. We will see the resurgence of personality injected into future spaces as younger maker generations reimagine new possibilities.

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CONNECTING

New ways to connect as virtual and in-person will coexist in multifamily workspaces.

GOOGLE’S CAMPFIRE MEETING ROOM CONCEPT

Over the next year or so, Google will try out new office designs in millions of square feet of space, or about 10% of its global workspaces. There will be new meeting room concepts like Campfire to put virtual attendees on the same footing as inperson attendees. Google is focused on three trends: Work happens anywhere and not just in the office; what employees need from a workplace is changing constantly; and workplaces need to be more than desks, meeting rooms and amenities.

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Reimagine Ways of

LIVING

“Only a crisis, actual or perceived, produces real change. When that crisis occurs, the actions that are taken depend on the ideas that M I LTO N F R I E D M A N are lying around.”

L ATC H PA C K A G E D E L I V E R Y S Y S T E M F O R M U LT I FA M I LY

The Latch Delivery Assistant is designed to make it easier for multifamily buildings to manage incoming packages, for delivery providers to drop them off, and for residents to receive them. Latch’s goal is to create seamless experience for everyone with LatchOS, the next-generation software that powers a suite of smart building devices and services.

CHANGES MADE TO AMENITIES DUE TO COVID – MULTIFAMILY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION AMENITIES STUDY 2021 • Creating work nooks and desk spaces in individual apartments to address work• • • • •

from-home solutions. Installing antibacterial countertops, ultraviolet lamps and touchless kitchen/ bath fixtures. Movement toward vinyl furniture for its cleanability. Initiated HVAC upgrades and improved air purification systems. Package centers were equipped with extra cold storage lockers to handle the flood of bulk food and meal deliveries. Activities were pushed outdoors – either by the ability to add balconies to apartments or bringing more activities outside (exercise, work and play).

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Rethink Future

STRUCTURES SUSTAINABILITY

Dulux has launched the first Greenguard Gold certified ultra low chemical emission paint.

FUNCTIONALITY

Grimm & Parker reimagines future space.

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home design for future relevance… CLIMATE ISSUES

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Extreme heat kills more people than any other extreme weather in the US. More mobility occurring in hotter areas of the U.S.

SAFETY

How do we design for more functions needed, and thus more space? How do we design for climate issues (heat, fire, floods)? How do we design for sustainable lifestyles as well as wellness and safety and security? Concept design Chen Guan-Yuan

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STRUCTURES Multifamily residents are more focused than ever on the health and comfort of their interior environments. That concern, heightened by COVID-19, has resulted in an increasing number of apartment projects to be designed and built to the Passive House standards promulgated by the Passive House Institute US, a non-profit organization committed to making high-performance passive construction the mainstream market standard. According to PHIUS, passive buildings are designed and built, in accordance with the following five principles: Continuous insulation throughout the entire envelope without any thermal bridging, an airtight building envelope that prevents infiltration of outside air and loss of conditioned air, highperformance windows, balanced heat- and moisture-recovery ventilation, and use of a minimal space conditioning system.

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fresh air with proper filtration low VOCs biophilia in both design and indoor/outdoor amenities mechanical, engineering and plumbing systems expanding to support automated disinfection capabilities and solutions for the control of pathogenic elements circadian lighting systems woods, stone, natural fibers enliven the senses in design F I N C H C A M B R I D G E ( PA S S I V E H O U S E C E R T I F I E D )

Passive House, LEED, WELL, and Fit well building certifications will all come into residential in the future; already starting via developer partnerships.

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PLACES

Pandemic population changes across metro America: accelerated migration, less immigration, fewer births and more deaths. DEURBANIZATION

The longstanding trend towards urbanization – urban areas growing faster than non-urban areas – was proceeding unabated until it turned on a dime in 2020 due to the COVID epidemic. The trend for the foreseeable future is now in exactly the opposite direction – deurbanization. In addition to more work from home, companies will continue to move away from major high-rise headquarters in Tier 1 cities and shift to multiple regional offices and campuses in Tier 2 locations. One of the benefits of deurbanization is the economic “sprinkling effect,” in which higher-income workers move to outlying locations and support their local economies and tax bases. FUTURIST SPEAKER

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SPACES M A N D O R I A N O R I E N TA L R E S I D E N C E S – B E V E R LY H I L L S

The branded multifamily global residences sector has grown by 230% over the past decade. Today, there are 580 developments operating with almost 100,000 units between them (200 in North America), and the market is forecast to exceed more than 900 by 2026, almost doubling the current supply. Branded residences are residential properties available for purchase on the open market that are affiliated, usually both by design and servicing, to a well-known brand.

WHAT MAKES A PLACE GREAT? ATTRIBUTES & INTANGIBLES

sociability: neighborly, cooperative, welcoming uses & activities: fun, active, special, vital access & linkages: connected, walkable, convenient comfort & image: safe, clean, affordable, attractive

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Post COVID

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environments that support new needs

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WELLNESS At Milan Design 2021,

SPACE FLEXIBILITY

EXPERIENCE Today’s multifamily space (personal + communal) is expected to help fulfill our passions – whether we are aspiring to be a great hostess, foodie, creator, artist, crafter, exerciser or stylist. Access to experience spaces are about fulfilling our dreams, no matter the age.

ARAN Cucine presented its ‘Oasi’ kitchen unit designed for wellbeing and sustainability. ‘Oasi’ is a freestanding unit that includes a tree stand with an irrigation system integrated into the multifunctional kitchen.

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Health &

WELLNESS

Sanctuary spaces as well as multi-sensory areas 2021 DAVIDSON PRIZE

The Davidson Prize has been awarded to HomeForest, an app that leverages smart devices to bring the healing effects of forest bathing into the house. The concept digital toolkit connects mobile and wireless/bluetooth home devices to evoke a variety of sensory experiences into the home, recreating the feeling of a natural environment. These include, “the call of birdsong, the smell of rain and projected imagery of a forest canopy”. The system would also monitor air-quality, ASMRstimulating audio and gobo lighting, which changes according to circadian rhythms and changing seasons.

Ranch Wellness Club, Crescent Fort Worth will be home to a 200-room hotel, apartments, a rooftop bar, office space and Canyon Ranch’s new office headquarters. “Integration, inspiration and involvement will personalize commercial experiences going forward. No longer are the building and fixtures separate from the end goal, which is for occupants to experience the three “C’s”: curiosity, collaboration and creativity.” G E N S L E R

HOMEFOREST

WELLNESS MARKET

US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is curating a members-only urban wellness club concept. The 26,000 sq ft spa and fitness location will open within the US$250m mixeduse development Crescent Fort Worth Development in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to the first Canyon

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Transformative Common

SPACES We are moving from FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out) to JOCI (the Joy Of Coming In). Rented spaces and/or in-building retail (salon, coffee shop, grocery) services will grow as additional multifamily income. RENTING COMMON SPACE

Apartimentum residents looking for an auxiliary area to hold workshops, events and dinners can book time in the new WorkLifeSpace in Hamburg, Germany. A large living room can be refashioned into a variety of meeting and dining areas as needed.

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A PA R T I M E N T U M ( G E R M A N Y )

Experience Common

SPACES

Luxury building developers, in the race to stand out from competitors, are hoping to capture a musical market by providing in-house music rooms and recording studios.

S O U N D LO U N G E I N T H E K E N T B U I L D I N G ( M A N H AT TA N )

SIDE HUSTLE ROOMS music...craft/art...maker stations

One in three Americans (34%) have a side hustle; 61.1 million Americans (24%) planned to start a side hustle in 2021. Almost half of Americans with a side hustle (46%) say they were motivated to start it by the prospect of creating passive income. Z A P I E R 2 0 2 1 S U R V E Y

BUILDERS DESIGN

Lifestyles for the

FUTURE

WELCOMING THE END-DEMIC

We are looking forward to using our home again for entertaining with family and friends. Dedicated dining space with larger tables are trending.

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We are also rethinking community: getting to know our neighbors has energized outdoor communal spaces while also bringing a new excitement to exterior design.

FUTURE OF BIO HOME DESIGN

Two years of hunkering down in our homes has brought a new sense of urgency for selfsufficiency. We see this in terms of food (gardening, wellness kitchen), green living (heating, cooling, electricity), smart home (autonomous technology) and design for climate events (flood, fire, extreme heat or cold). BUILDERS DESIGN

BUILDERS DESIGN

More and more multifamily buildings are adding community gardens. It is another way to provide connection to the outdoors, as well as appeal to the millions that embrace gardening as a leisure activity.

COMMON AREA MASHUPS

Hospitality trends blend into multifamily. Activities typically done in the apartment are also expected in common areas as crossover activities become places to socialize, be inspired and have fun, while also offering sanctuary spaces beyond private living space.

Specialty common areas like home theaters and playrooms are rising. INFORM

Outdoor

IMMERSION

TOP 10 OUTDOOR AMENITIES

60.1 59.3

Lounge Area 52.2

Covered Parking

49.8

Pool (outdoor)

49.4 Garden Walk/Walking Path 44.2 Storage (outside the unit) 35.5

Community Kitchen (outdoor)

64.0

SAFETY AND WELL BEING

55.3

The ‘clean zone’ concept designed in South Korea, is the response to blocking pollutants while outside, before entering indoor spaces. The public-oriented shower-like facility is fitted with a sink that physically washes dust away, a cooling mist reducing finer dust, and a clean box sterilizing the body using wind and UV light.

29.7

53.2 53.3

54.0 55.3

57.5

62.4

43.6 43.6

41.8

32.7 33.7 31.6

Community Garden/Urban Farm

Future multifamily dwellers will expect some sort of personal outdoor space, even if it is a small balcony. One of the biggest trends at the 2021 Chelsea Garden Show was balcony sanctuaries, complete with plants and small gardens.

54.4 56.0 55.3

Rooftop Deck/Terrace

Cabanas

PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE

66.0

58.8 60.8

Fire Pit/Grill

The outdoors brings wellbeing via nature, as well as more livable space.

37.1

Outdoor amenities continue to grow for play, serenity & connectivity. 2021

2019

H Y U N DA I E N G I N E E R I N G & C O N S T R U C T I O N

2017

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Consumer

TRENDS

What we are watching – key shifts

SOCIETAL SHIFTS AFFECTING HOME DESIGN:

New types of migration due to a rising ability for hybrid or remote work. According to real estate agents, there has been a notable uptick in younger, seasonal (i.e., snowbird) homebuyers; typically, professionals in their 30s and 40s. YA H O O More innovation will be used when designing “third age” homes for people over 65 – the Adulthood II lifestage. New lifestage of Youthhood II where younger consumers wait to marry and raise a family, not only renting for longer periods but also needed new types of housing meant for singles and co-living. Future home design inspiration may draw from good compact design, such as in boats or vans, to produce more “micro-living” options for single people. The supply of owner-occupied housing in the United States has grown by 10 percent over the past five years, while rental housing has increased just 1 percent. Freddie Mac estimates the housing undersupply in the United States to be more than 275,000 homes. There is as much a shortage of homes in the rental market as there is in the home purchase market. INFLUENCE

J A N KO F E R L I C - U N S P L A S H

Consumer

TRENDS Fully adjustable rain showerhead

HEIGHTENED IMPORTANCE ON SAFETY & WELLNESS

‘Virutect’ is a Japanese-designed product which introduces anti-viral and antibacterial HPL laminates, non-combustible wall panels, counters, toilet booths and interior doors. All can be suitable for the interiors of medical and public facilities, as well as residences. No matter how often disinfection may be needed, the surfaces do not undergo deterioration. The UV CLEAN faucet concept from the ‘Roca Jump The Gap’ 2020 contest is equipped with a UV-light cabin to disinfect objects such as cell phones while the user washes his/her hands.

What we are watching – eco nudges

Heater boosts water temperature to deliver a consistent experience

Smart controller tracks water usage and monitors system operation

Foot spout doubles as a retractable handheld shower Filtration system cleans and purifies

VIRUTECT

ECO NUDGES (easy ways to

live a sustainable lifestyle) Pre-screen captures anything too large to enter the system

The recirculating RainStick saves 80% water and 80% energy but feels like a high-pressure shower.

THE RAINSTICK SHOWER

The Renter Population

REINVENTED and Diversified The 4 Most Common Types of Renter Households in 2021 Couples Without Kids, who

represent 32% of renters overall, and 35% of renter in single-family properties. Most are youg adults who don’t yet have kids, or older adults whose kids have moved out.

One-Person Households,

Couples with Kids, who

Multigenerational Households,

INFLUENCE

who represent 23% of renters overall, and 30% of renter in singlefamily properties. Most often, they’re young adults living in their parents’ household or middle-aged adults with and older relative living in their household.

who represent 29% of renters overall, and 19% of renter in single-family properties. A majority are older adults.

represent 14% of renters overall, and 19% of renter in single-family properties. Most are young and middle-aged adults, wince they’re more likely to have kids under the age of 18.

To ride the wave of demographic shifts over time, property managers should consider how they can adjust their offerings to not just suit the needs of the average renter, but of the specific household types that are likely to live in small rental properties, both now and in the future. BUILDIUM

New

NEWS

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Common Spaces

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Living

TRENDS Design expectations of today’s renters are much higher than those of the past. Texture, color and detail is important to today’s design savvy multifamily tenant. Particularly since the average Gen Z will spend an average of 11 years renting before becoming a homeowner, one year less than Millennials (12 years) and one year more than Baby Boomers (10 years). H OT PA D S R E S E A R C H

Bedroom

TRENDS

The importance of private space continues with the bedroom as the main sanctuary space. This is particularly true in co-living spaces. In many cases, co-living means a private bedroom with a shared living room and kitchen. Bathrooms can be included in the bedrooms or also shared depending on the space’s layout. “In the next few years, the number of units offered by major co-living companies in the U.S. is going to triple to about 10,000,” according to a Vox article that references a recent report from real estate company Cushman & Wakefield.

S H O P S LO - U N S P L A S H

BUILDERS DESIGN

INFLUENCE

Work

TRENDS

The modular video conferencing booth dubbed ‘room for Zoom’ is a collaboration with office-phone-booth provider Room.

S A B L E F LO W - F R A M E H I D E S A S E C R E T W H I T E B OA R D P I C T U R E

With working from home (WFH) here to stay, apartment complexes are replacing the old business center with state-of-the-art co-working lounges – complete with phone booths, conference rooms and spaces that suit both quiet and collaborative work. Having access to shared workspace within multifamily developments has become a “must-have” amenity. Apartments with co-working spaces have helped many residences save on the expense of paying commercial office rent while working from home.

ROOM CIDEOCONFERENCING ZOOM POD

Kitchen

TRENDS

In-Unit

Hydria recycles and repurposes left-over water from kitchen activities. It uses a 3-stage natural filtration system with naturally purifying elements, gravel, sand, and activated charcoal. The water recovered after cooking pasta may be used to fill one's iron, mop the floor, water plants, amongst other things.

H Y D R I A – J A M E S DY S O N 2 0 2 1 C O N T E S T

Common Spaces Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens expands its product line with a new gas safety device, a specification guide for designing outdoor kitchens in apartment/condo projects, and 10 new powder coat colors. New for 2021, the Gas Timer Shut Off offers an important safety and convenience feature for the multifamily space. Its exterior installation eliminates the need for everyday users to go beneath the grill to adjust the gas, making it easy to lock gas line access behind cabinetry doors while still giving maintenance staff fast access.

Danver

INFLUENCE

Water, soap and air can be activated completely contact-free and thus contribute to a hygienic washing experience.

F X - M M O D U L A R WA S H B A S I N F R O M F R A N K E WAT E R S Y S TEMS FOR PUBLIC RESTROOMS

Bathroom

TRENDS

BUILDERS DESIGN

Common Spaces

In-Unit

The washing area lighting signals the approach of a user. The automatic icon lighting guides users through the individual functions. In addition, a focused light spot on the hands ensures optimal illumination while washing hands. In keeping with the basic modular idea behind the concept, there is also a variant with a large paper towel dispenser behind the mirror for the module.

With renters renting longer, more families renting and Boomers looking for luxury, the bath area is prime for a design upgrade. More shower/tub combinations, upscaled fixtures, clever use of space for relaxation niches and eco friendly technology for less water waste will all characterize this space going forward.

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73% of people would choose to visit a brand home virtually.

Selling

TRENDS

70% of consumers said they would choose a single shopping app that allows them to perform multiple actions in place of having to switch between apps.

Over 68% of respondents expressed simplicity in the shopper journey and time savings as the two most significant benefits. - K L A R N A S U R V E Y

WUNDERMAN THOMPSON SAMSUNG

virtual is the new showroom At Samsung’s Bespoke Studio’s Virtual Showroom page, users are able to go on a virtual journey through a true-to-life Bespoke showroom and users can also easily interact with products to learn more, and even connect to a live assistant to ask questions.

The ‘Super App’

Zillow’s already-popular 3D home tour option has gotten an upgrade, now allowing potential homebuyers and renters the opportunity to view still photos and AI-generated floor plans in a shared interface. The AI can also predict room dimensions and square footage. Residents of Moda, The McEwan in the UK can use the MyModa app, enabling them to book amenities, pay rent, book events and instant message the 24hour concierge.

SAMSUNG

It will also act as a key to the city, offering residents’ exclusive access and deals from their favorite brands and venues. From dog walking to personal shopping, everything will be available to residents at the click of a button.sions and square footage. INFLUENCE

Hobby

TRENDS WES HICKS - UNSPLASH

BUILDERS DESIGN

AUSTIN DISTEL - UNSPLASH

There will be rooms for recreation and rooms for professional creation.

Millennials and Gen Z are the most entrepreneurial generations we have every had – from internet stars to micro-influencers to freelance content creators and startup side-hustlers. Future common areas will evolve to include private enclave areas for creation, complete with analog and tech enhancements for today’s creator. Next Gen is video and audio studios as well as maker spaces.

Biobased creations build a showhouse almost entirely from plant-based materials.

New Material

TRENDS B I O B A S E D C R E AT I O N S

New coatings will come into the marketplace to address climate issues. FIREFREE EXTERIOR SYSTEM

The Firefree Exterior System is the first and only intumescent coating system that meets the ASTM fire and weatherization standards for wildfire protection in the Wildland Urban Interface.

Install drywall using these springloaded, sound-damping screws instead for home sound-scaping.

THE SOUND SCREW

INFLUENCE

The Sound Screw, developed by the Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics at Sweden’s Malmö University.

The Innovation Map from StartUs Insights provides an overview of the Top 10 Industry Trends & Innovations that impact materials companies worldwide.

2021 Top 10 Materials Industry Trends & Innovations Sustainability

15%

Nanotechnology

12%

Responsive (Smart) Materials

12%

Lightweighting

10%

Additive Manufacturing

10%

Advanced Composites

10%

Material Informatics

10%

Graphene & 2D Materials

Surface Engineering

Materials Management 4.0

4% S TA R T U S I N S I G H T S

Portuguese startup eCO2Blocks applies the principles of a circular economy to fabricating sustainable construction materials. Their main product, carbon-negative pavement blocks, does not contain any cement by implementing a cost-effective manufacturing process. The startup utilizes industrial waste, nonpotable water, and carbon dioxide absorption technology, without diverting natural resources. BioCloud samples the air continuously through a combination of three independent capture techniques. When the device detects a virus, it sends a communication in the Cloud or over local intranet, notifying workplace leaders in real time. Steelcase has formed an exclusive agreement with Kontrol Technologies Corp. to offer customers in the U.S. and Canada access to Kontrol BioCloud® viral detection technology. Ecovacs Airbot is a roaming air-purifying robot that has built-in multi-dimensional sensors which can operate in a variety of spaces, air quality and working situations. The new device has four featured functions: air purification, UV sterilization, fragrancing and humidification.

air quality critical E C O VA C S A I R B OT

Going

VIRTUAL from virtual tour to ‘watch party’: The Michigan Design Center presented a virtual home tour for six of their professional interior designers’ personal homes from around the state. For $25 for a single ticket or $40 for a watch party, ticketholders participated in a video interview format that allowed the host to ask the designers questions.

MICHIGAN DESIGN CENTER

the ‘tiktok’ tour influence: Estate agent Purplebricks launched high-speed virtual house tours on TikTok, making it easier than ever for property hunters to find their dream home in seconds. Each bitesized video will provide prospective buyers with a quick virtual tour of a property currently for sale, highlighting key features, room sizes and standout selling points.

PURPLE BRICKS

INFLUENCE

Home-like

HEADQUARTERS

SERHANT HOUSE

D STUDIO

RESI-MERCIAL DESIGN CONTINUES TO INFLUENCE SHOWROOMS AND WORK SPACES.

D Studio launched a new design destination in Copenhagen housing brands including B&B Italia, Maxalto, Azucena, Arclinea, Flos, and Louis Poulsen with a decidedly residential feel.

The new Serhant real estate brokerage headquarters is “part office, part creative studio, and part clubhouse.” “To design this unique space, we took a residential approach to create an environment where agents and clients alike can feel at home,” A DA M R O L S TO N , C R E AT I V E A N D M A N A G I N G D I R E C TO R , PA R T N E R AT I N C .

The

METAVERSE

NiANTIC

‘Metaverse’ for community building INFLUENCE

“The Metaverse realized is the imagination realized.” WUNDERMAN THOMPSON

Global communications group WPP is creating a digital campus in computer game Minecraft featuring replicas of its offices around the world, allowing employees to visit other buildings without leaving their desks.

avatars, video and other means of communication. As the metaverse expands, it will offer a hyperreal alternative world for you to coexist in.

Inklings of the metaverse already exist in online game universes such as Fortnite, Minecraft and Since then, various developments have made Roblox. And the companies behind those games mileposts on the way toward a real metaverse, have ambitions to be part of the evolution of an online virtual world which incorporates the metaverse. augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D holographic U S A TO DAY

The “Minecraft world” will allow employees to attend events, launch projects and visit more than 19 offices. AR technology company Niantic will launch Lightship, an AR Developer Kit (ARDK) that will make building augmented reality experiences more accessible. Niantic is imagining an alternative: a metaverse that brings people together in person creating virtual world leads people to a physical one.

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DRESSES UP

After seasons of seeking comfort, interiors are returning to a sense of dressiness with luxury and hospitality top of mind.

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Interiors

LUXE LOBBIES Hospitality-inspired spaces take inspiration from high-end hotels. New lobbies are multi-spaced creating a mix of public and private, relaxing and energizing furnishings. “With luxe finishes, leisure-focused amenities, and concierge-level services, today’s mid-to high-end residences might look and feel more like a luxury hotel than a typical residence.” - G E N S L E R BUILDERS DESIGN

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Dressy Casual

HOTLIST

C R E AT I V E M AT T E R S

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LEE BROOM

Low Lounging

Sophisticated Play

The Dressy Casual Wingback

Low tables are grounding and bring a sense of zen to gathering spaces.

Playful seating gets an upgrade with sleek metallics and minimal shapes.

The classic wingback lightens with durable fabrics (vs. leather) for a softer look.

INSPIRE

Dining

REFINED RETRO Classic elegance gets a streamlined look for dining that pairs the retro nostalgic flair of classic diners with elevated colors and materials. “Sameness fatigue has designers and customers alike looking to the past for inspiration, and it’s this fresh love of vintage that will usher us into a new era of design.” CB2

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Bar Meets

BRASSERIE

BUILDERS DESIGN

Commercial kitchens are inspired by classic European brasseries with a central open bar and elegantly streamlined materials like stone and polished chrome.

INSPIRE

A B S T I N E N C E R E S TA U R A N T - PA R I S

Lounge/

WORK

“Unique spaces are going to become the new office norm.” - WO R K D E S I GN

New workspaces move from live/work to lounge/ work with a variety of furnishings and seating plans inspired by cafes and third spaces.

AIS - NEOCON

B E R N H A R DT - N E O C O N

BUILDERS DESIGN

Seemless

WORKING

Flexibility is key for outdoor work and lounge spaces

K E T TA L

S H E L LY C O N C E P T C H A I R

Outdoor Zones

Outdoor spaces are being zoned just like interiors with a mix of private and public, lounge and solo space

INSPIRE

Flexible Privacy

Private lounging spaces in woven materials allow a bit of separation while keeping visual cues open

LANDSCAPE FORMS – AMERICANA COLLECTION

Working Seating

Arms widen and become working tables on casual seating

work pods uiet spaces for solo work. Q

Workplace

MUST-HAVES round tables S oftly rounded tables are

BUILDERS DESIGN

on trend vs. traditional rectangular shapes B U Z Z I S PA C E - N E O C O N

AIS – NEOCON “HUDDLE ROOM”

huddle spaces ounge inspired spaces with L soft seating for relaxed work and collaboration

CIDER

D U N N E D WA R D S

Scandinese

Modern

SIMPLICITY

Art goes abstract with Scandinese (Japanese + Scandinavian) simplicity. Minimalist shapes, curves and angles provide wall décor and three dimensional, sculptural accents.

VINTAGE

N O M A D LO N D O N

Vintage inspirations recall nostalgia, creating cultural connections to time and place.

LOT E L B U DA – C H I N E S E B A U H A U S

INSPIRE

PHILLIPS COLLECTION – HIGH POINT

The new Nomad Hotel London celebrates the “artistic and cultural connection between London and New York”.

Retro

PLAY BUILDERS DESIGN

Ethimo’s new “Ace” collection is a delightfully simple line of nostalgic sports inspired furnishings.

ETHIMO

70s inspired games add a touch of nostalgia to multi-use spaces.

Creative

SPACES Creative space is now a header under amenity spaces, making room for specialty hobbies and side-hustles. “A captivating suite of creative studios encourages residents to cultivate their spare time. These spaces include a music and recording studio, an art studio, an indoor gardening room, and a video-photography studio with audio visual equipment.” T H E WAT E R L I N E C L U B , N YC

WAT E R L I N E C L U B

Digital

C A R S O N A R T S C O LO N Y

Open Air

LUXURY

DESIGN Digital elements become design motifs – from pixels to simplified graphics, the new mural uses typography and screen-inspired designs.

In the wake of a global health crisis, people are craving increased connection to the outdoors, including private outdoor open space for dwelling units. This will drive increased demand for private balconies and outdoor open space, especially in dense and high-rise multifamily residential projects. - G E N S L E R

LEBLUME OFFICES

K P F H E R O N - F LO R I DA T E N N Y S O N 2 0 5 A PA R T M E N T S

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AD9

Unique rooflines highlight big skies and a feeling of expansiveness

Private

Quiet

PAVILIONS

SPACES

Among hectic, hybrid lifestyles a new need for quiet, uncomplicated spaces emerges.Meditation spaces are a new amenity among commercial spaces offering dedicated rooms for rest.

BUILDERS DESIGN

K E T TA L - N E O C O N

Modular pavilion structures designed for exterior flex between indoor-outdoor spaces. OFFICE OF THINGS – M E D I TAT I O N C H A M B E R

Parking with

PERSONALITY Tucked under, cantilevered, or overexcavated, parking facilities start to stand out with distinctive treatments that provide light design interest.

C O U R T E S Y K E V I N S C OT T

A perforated bronze-colored facade on the parking structure recalls Tampa’s historic cigar factories while providing shade and ventilation.

KPF - HERON

INSPIRE

FA I R FA X F L AT S – I L L U M I N AT I O N B A L A N C E S A DA R K FA C A D E

Screen forward spaces built for home viewing experiences from movie nights to binge watching.

Watch

PARTY

EPISODE 101

BUILDERS DESIGN

CHELSEA BARRACKS

Outdoor

AMENITIES HEY TEA

Pets are catered for outside in the fresh air through custom-designed furniture and facilities, including a parking station, waste disposal and seating. DORIS SUNG, HEY TEA

BUILDERS DESIGN

Creating cross-sectional moments in community, outdoor amenities embrace all ages and even pets. Future Green designed communal spaces (right) for La Central, a mixed-use affordable housing development in the South Bronx including courtyard plazas, rooftop gardens, a playground, and space for a farmer’s market. INSPIRE

FUTURE GREEN

Green

SPACES Airy vertical gardens add greenery to entries.

Bricks with built-in room for plants offer an easy way to incorporate nature.

V E LO PA

H A LC YO N

A green roof on bike storage adds a natural touch.

Cantilevered planters up atriums and circulation spaces.

H A LC YO N

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IN THE MIX

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Multifamily Design Shifts

O N E C R O W N P L A C E LO N D O N – S T U D I O A S H B Y

A mix of soothing and sensory hues balance energy and calm in multifamily INDULGE

Organic

OFF-WHITES NATURAL LINEN SW 9109

SNOWBOUND SW 7004

Moving from a crisp white to warmer versions

LOGGIA SW 7506

O N E H OT E L TO R O N TO

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Serene

GREENS ROSEMARY SW 6187

SHERATON SAGE SW 0014

WILLOW TREE SW 7741

From serene sage to deep forest, greens become a new neutral in public and private spaces

D E S I G N B Y R OA R

INDULGE

Y UA ST U D I O

Terra

Earthen terra hues influenced by brown are back

HUES

C L A R I O N R E S I D E N T I A L D E V E LO P M E N T

CONCERTO SW 6298 H A R B O R D H OT E L

ALAEA SW 7579

CAVERN CLAY SW 7701

Cool

CLASSICS

A fresh take on primary hues paired with warm greige AMAZING GRAY SW 7044

GLITZY GOLD SW 6691

E ATO N S T R E E T

V I C E R OY D C

BUILDERS DESIGN

INDULGE

ADRIATIC SEA SW 6790

RED EDITION – MAISON & OBJET

RED BAY SW 6321

Retro

HUES

Warm, glowing hues with a nostalgic feel BAKELITE GOLD SW 6368

BRANDY WINE SW 7710

L A N T E R N H O U S E - N YC

A B S T I N E N C E R E S TA U R A N T

RED BAY SW 6321

GRANDIOSE SW 6404

A R A M – LO N D O N D E S I G N

STUDIO HAGEN HALL

“Olive branch is the ultimate 60’s revival.” ACH COLLECTION

Rugged

BEAUTY

Charred woods, slate surfaces, indoor rock gardens, and natural brick are all indicative of a return to rugged beauty in materials. ARKADIA COLIVING

LEA CERAMICHE - COVERINGS

H U B B A R DTO N F O R G E A C C OYA

INDULGE

THE COLUMN GROUP

Organic

INTERIORS ARMSTRONG TERRA COLLECTION

Organic edges, pebbled flooring, nubby fabrics, and warm neutral stones bring a fresh natural look to multifamily units.

KPF

M A N N I N G TO N

KPF

DA N I E L B O D DA M

Anodized

Planked

METALLICS

GESSI

CLADDING

LIGHTPOINT

B L U E B OT T L E C O F F E E F O R M S & S U R FA C E S

Warm wood planks update exteriors adding a natural touch.

ARPER

Although anodized metals are not new to commercial spaces, they are being refreshed as ‘calm metals’ in softened hues.

INDULGE

THE LINE – ORANGE ARCHITECTURE

Angular

ORGANIC

New angles update exteriors

“By tweaking the typical balcony,

we not only personalized the interior design, but also achieved an organic impression on the facade.”

T R E N T T E S C H , D E S I G N P R I N C I PA L AT KO H N P E D E R S E N F OX A S S O C I AT E S L A N T E R N H O U S E - N YC

KPF - HERON

Embracing

CURVES

The trend of curves and softened shapes extends from interiors and furnishings into exterior facades, updating hardscaping as well.

ASPECT STUDIO

TA K A DA A R C H I T E C T S

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Before and after pictures show how a light array called WallGlass, is used to brighten up an office located in a basement.

Living

TECH

L I G H TG L A S S

“ We are paying closer attention to air filtration and quality control strategies and are seeing greater implementation of circadian lighting systems with tunable, white lamps to further improve well-being.” S A M U E L E S O R D I , C H I E F A R C H I T E C T AT P I N I N FA R I N A O F A M E R I C A

Circadian lighting systems are selling out across platforms like Tik Tok and Instagram. FA S H I O N S N O O P S T I K TO K

INNOVATE

Delivery

TECH Amazon has debuted Astro, a robot with smart technology that can monitor a user's home, check in on family members and deliver household items. Designed to "help with everyday tasks", Amazon's Astro robot can complete a variety of domestic tasks, such as patrolling the home to monitor unusual activity and work with an upcoming Alexa service to help caregivers stay in touch with "aging loved ones“.

LG Electronics has with Hyundai Elevator Co. to seek business opportunities in smart home and building solutions. LG will work with the country’s largest elevator manufacturer to develop robot logistics services in which autonomous bots deliver parcels and food at apartments, office buildings and hospitals with elevators. Under the agreement, the two sides will also cooperate in making premium elevators equipped with LG’s OLED signage.

AMAZON

KO R E A B I Z W I R E

Fitness

TECH

83% of people agreed that the gym can be an intimidating experience, with 50% worried others would judge them.

KETCHUM

CREATIVE AND CONNECTIVE WELLNESS Samsung is aiming to

1-The "Joy room" is a colorful, uplifting space designed to elevate people's heart rate. 2-In the “Groove room”, guests take part in an upbeat dance session hosted by a drag queen.

3-In the “Weight(less) zone” guests will relax with a series of mindful activities.

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4-At the “Burger bar” there will

be a selection of food, including multi-colored burgers.

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INNOVATE

redefine health with a wellness gym pop-up. Working to help counter this emerging trend of "gym-timidation" the "Galaxy life gym" hosted uplifting, mood-boosting experiences and visitors used a Samsung Galaxy Watch to monitor their vitals.

Visitors journeyed through four zones that aim to target different aspects of their health.

Wearable

TECH

access via wearables APPLE

Apple Watch wearers can securely unlock their car from a distance and start it from the driver’s seat. This fall, users can also add keys for their home, office, and hotel to Wallet, and tap their Apple Watch to unlock.

IGCV

keyless access via rfid

With IGCV’s “smart finger ring”, you can ditch your house keys, wallet and bonus card. All the information you need is contained on one tamper-proof remotelyreadable “RFID” chip. You can also add more complex information, such as medical data, medication or allergies. With the integrated RFID tag, the 3D-printed ring can serve as a door opener.

H O N DA

ease of access for the disabled

Honda has made a navigation device for visually impaired people, called the “in-shoe navigation system.” The device is attached to the wearer’s shoes and helps to navigate them to their desired location, which is predetermined by using a smartphone app that sends information to the device.

IGCV

Voice

TECH

IHG Hotels has designed the hotel room of the future, partnering with Josh.ai to create a voice-controlled smart room. The effort explores the potential of guest interaction with their environment and employs connected devices that are borrowed from luxury smart homes across the globe, including built-in hotel concierge responses, natural language control of lighting, media, temperature, shades etc.

J O S H A I / K I M P TO N

Lutron Electronics, in collaboration with Josh. ai, announced a new offering that combines the power of a Lutron keypad with the Josh.ai Nano voice control device. The Josh.ai Ready Wallplate combines the elegance of Lutron keypads, along with the flexibility of Josh Nano, an architectural microphone for wholehouse voice control. L U T R O N / J O S H A I / K I M P TO N

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Leasing

TECH

Multifamily tech companies are improving niche subcategories iteratively, often in silos. The work is fragmented within the major categories of the multifamily property management industry. To demonstrate the pervasive level of isolation within the industry, there are many companies focusing on just one of the following subcategories of the leasing category: • Online advertising and marketing • Lead generation and CRM (Knock, Respage, G5) • Touring (Realync, Tour24, Toor) • Access control (Rently, SmartRent) • Screening (CheckpointID, CoreLogic, TurboTenant) • Processing first payment and security deposit • Online lease generation and execution • Renters insurance (Lemonade, Assurant, Jetty) • Deposit replacement (LeaseLock, Zero Deposit) • Utility verification and mail forwarding (Updater) • Make-ready (UpKeep, Keepe)

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Smart

CITIES

From Smart Cities… To Cognitive Cities Cognitive cities: New entities that are different from smart cities, where there’s a continuous process of interaction and exchange between technology and residents and in which solutions such as AI are crucial in these ongoing improvements. A fundamental factor in the creation of smart cities is smart buildings which are guided by the demand for reduced management costs, the possibility of offering new and unusual experiences and, above all, the need to create more productive workplaces. We imagine a future in which an office building gathers information about meetings for the following day and combines this data with the weather forecast and the preferences of workers for the use of meeting rooms while allowing for optimization of energy consumption.

MICROSOFT

88 ACRES - HOW MICROSOFT QUIETLY BUILT THE CITY OF THE FUTURE.

Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters is comprised of 125 buildings with 2,000,000 data points that register 500,000,000 transactions every 24 hrs. Using AI, they generated energy savings of 6% to 10%, while improving technical assistance (over 10,000 requests/month) and corrected 48% of problems in just 60 seconds.

INNOVATE

MICROSOFT

Smart

CITIES

Prepare for Ransomware Currently, most new buildings with 100,000 square feet or more are smart buildings with energy efficiencies and Building Automation Systems (BAS) that offer autonomous functionality to control lighting, climate and elevators, energy management, electric power distribution, fire detection, video surveillance and badge access. However, these attractive benefits come replete with security concerns.

H S TO DAY

Many building protocols lack adequate cybersecurity features. For example, one of the most widely used data layer protocols for HVAC control, BACnet, is deployed in an unencrypted format. And while more secure versions are emerging, they are not commonly used.

M U LT I FA M I LY E X E C U T I V E

Smart Tech Is

STANDARD

Nestron equips the modular living C2X standard with digital locks, electric blinds, motion-sensing lights and a digital music player. Optional add-ons include smart mirrors, wall-mounted tablets, smart kitchen appliances, a smart toilet, automatic sliding doors, and even smart furniture and structural elements.

NESTRON

INNOVATE

Security

TRENDS

Biometrics + Security

XIAOMI

Xiaomi announced a new smart door lock that supports face recognition. The Xiaomi Face Recognition Smart Door Lock X will be available in the coming weeks. The Xiaomi Face Recognition Smart Door Lock X uses a self-developed recognition module for its 3D Structured Light process. It consists of a speckle projector, infrared fill light, RGB camera, photosensitive sensor, distance sensor, and infrared camera. 95

Hottest Things

TO HAVE Macros

Outdoor spaces for private and communal activities are new necessities Next gen building materials and interior products for sustainable living (eco nudges) Revisiting in-unit layouts for added functionality New amenities include music/media/podcast rooms, private spaces to rent (dining room, theater, office), next-gen exercise studios, garages, Package storage, concierges, and spas Wellness building and material attributes coexist with tech security solutions

Design

Dressed-up design luxe, lounge inspired lobbies Low, lounge style furnishings in public spaces Sophisticated, playful accent seating Retro gaming and 70s amenities Huddle spaces and work pods for modern work Meditation and quiet contemplation nooks Modern vintage artwork Private balconies and outdoor spaces

Technology

Multifamily dwellings play an important role in the creation of smart cities – rethink energy and facilities for future interaction

The ‘super app’ for residents includes experiences in the local area, rewards, perks and other community building efforts Prepare for the future of robots, drones and wearables as the first interaction point at doors, elevators and entryways

Modular pavilions multi-function from movable work to outdoor lounge spaces INNOVATE

BUILDERS DESIGN

Key

TAKEAWAYS PREPARE FOR DISRUPTION: New players and formats enter the market; mixed generations & mixed-use formats NEW EXCITEMENT: More experiential common spaces for growing Creative Class (indoor and outdoor) MULTIFUNCTIONAL LIVING: Space (in-unit + common) to accommodate work, study, hobby, exercise, spa & entertaining WELLNESS CRITICAL: Sustainable lifestyles; indoor air quality; circadian lighting; private outdoor space; outdoor sports AMENITY ERA: New basics (spaces for kids, pets, work) and next gen expectations (parking, delivery, concierge services) TECHNOLOGY: Future of wellness, living, wearable, fitness, voice, security, leasing, and selling technology expectations SELLING EVOLVES: ‘Bring-it-to-me; virtual; and the metaverse is the next platform DESIGN BRANDING: “Dressy Casual” lifestyles bring excitement into color, texture, materials, shapes & products

Experience Boundless

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to the 2nd Edition of INTrend! W

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e received amazing feedback on the first edition, and sincerely thank all of our friends and partners for taking the time to share your insights! You might notice this year’s book has grown in size with many new revelations, please keep the feedback coming. Covid aside, 2021 was a very challenging year for many of us. Challenging in an interesting way though. Most firms in the construction/ building industry didn’t have issues with sales/leasing, rather fulfilling sales and trying to stabilize prices dominated most of our strategic sessions. And, it looks like the volatility is here for the near term. In the world of design and marketing, many industry firms were forced to pivot and become very innovative in their messaging and how they deliver it.

In our 2nd edition of INTrend, we are not only about to share amazing design inspiration and how the past two years have made us rethink how we approach... well, almost everything, it will also be your best insurance policy to ensure you stay one step ahead of the competition. We also hope you enjoy the VR experience we included in the center of the book!

Lastly, we are thrilled to share that we were selected as the design firm, (along with Envy Homes, and BSB Architects), for 2022’s (TNAH) The New American Home, which debuted at the International Builders Show in Orlando the week of 2/6! We’ve included some of the home’s photos throughout the book.

I would like to thank and congratulate all our professional, passionate, and exemplary BD peeps, who came together to make this happen! This includes our Director of Marketing, Cynthie Corcoran, Erin Stewart, Graphic Designer and our industry friend and Marketing Consultant Jennifer Cooper, who worked together on the finished piece you hold in your hands. We thank our sales and design team for their contributions and thoughtful hours to help distribute our limited-edition books to you, our partners, and friends. My business partner, Jon Nash, and myself thank you for the partnership and wish you much success in 2022! Enjoy our 2nd edition of INTrend!

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

INFORM

INFLUENCE

INSPIRE

INDULGE

INNOVATE

BOUNDLESS

BUILDERS DESIGN

INFORM

The

GENERATIONS

Younger generations are sensory deprived and therefore seek experiences. Visually interesting design is a top priority. Gen Z (ages 14-25)

Global From Birth (ages 0-13) “Mini-”Millennials” Ethnically Diverse Design Savvy Creative Class Experience Economy Wellness Aware

C A R L R AW - U N S P L A S H

Millennials (ages 26-46) Largest Cohort Ever Mentor Older Generations Forming Households Makers & Creatives Digitally Savvy & Inspired Globally Connected K E L LY S I K K E M A - U N S P L A S H

NINA HILL - UNSPLASH

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Entrepreneurial Cohort Self-Informed Masters Sustainable Lifestyles Practical (Gen X parents) Leaders Not Followers 21st Century Skills

cross-generational influences More than a third (37%) of new homeowners received financial assistance from their parents to aid in the homebuying process.

INES CASTELLANO - UNSPLASH

SUSANNA MARSIGLIA - UNSPLASH

Gen X (ages 46-55)

Baby Boomers (ages 56-76)

Smaller Size Cohort Multi-Gen Caregivers Hitting Peak Earning Practical & Generous Embracing Technology Pursuing Hobbies

Second Largest Generation Living Their Fullest Life Active Family Involvement Reimagining Aging-In-Place Wealthiest Cohort Ever Becoming Tech Savvy

Seniors (ages 77+) The New Third Age Rethinking Communities Generationally Connected Savers Not Spenders Wellness Driven Aging-In-Place Smart Home

I S A A C Q U E S A DA - U N S P L A S H

ages 0–13

GLOBAL

From Birth

Now labeled the “COVID Generation”, today’s youth will grow up with a heightened sense of health and safety, something that will carry into their future home expectations. BUILDERS DESIGN

Study stations become a new must-have for kids, not only in case virtual learning is needed but also for gaming stations. Many kids began learning new and old-fashioned habits and hobbies alongside their parents during the pandemic – like cooking and baking, interests which will stay with them throughout their lifespan.

INFORM

In July 2020, 52% of American 18–29 year-olds lived with a parent, making it the most common living arrangement for people in that age group.

ages 14–25

GEN Z

All of Gen Z were born into a world in which the commercial internet exists - a characteristic no other generation can claim. This makes them different as a mobile-first cohort. Gen Zers are the most ethnically diverse demographic in the US - almost half are minorities, compared to 22% of Baby Boomers. A 2020 study by First Insight revealed they were willing to pay more for sustainable goods than any other generation.

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ages 26–46

MILLENNIALS

Millennials are not only our largest generation but also the most design savvy adults we have ever had – they are the rising creative class.

Millennials recently overtook Boomers as the largest petowning cohort of Americans; by some estimates, more than half of them have a dog. Millennial buyers 22 to 30 years (younger Millennials) and buyers 31 to 40 years (older Millennials) continue to make up the largest share of home buyers at 37%: older Millennials at 23% and younger Millennials at 14% of the share of home buyers. These new homeowners are leading us into a new era of sensory design for interiors and architecture - more fun, eclectic, bold and unexpected.community connectivity becomes more important, particularly with more workfrom-home and Millennial new parents.

BUILDERS DESIGN

INFORM

ages 47–55

GEN X Gen X and Millennials are the first two generations that largely will enter retirement without a pension, and therefore are more worried about retirement than older cohorts.

S O U L D A C O U S T I C PA N E L I N G

Soundscpaing The Multigenerational Home: Sound proofing materials will become more efficient, and more necessary.

With Gen X fueling multigenerational living, the home transforms with more indoor/outdoor living areas; walls that can open and close; in-law suites; greater storage and sound scaping building materials. Gen Xers hold 26.8% of total US household wealth, barely half the 53.2% held by Boomers. However, they are now entering their peak earning years. Buyers 41 to 55 (Gen Xers) consisted of 24% of recent homebuyers. This group continues to be the highest earning homebuyers with a median income of $113,300 in 2019. Gen X buyers were the most likely to purchase a multigenerational home at 18 percent. S PA C E J OY - U N S P L A S H

ages 56–76

BABY BOOMERS

The new ‘midlife’ is a renaissance instead of a peak followed by decline. The average net worth for a Boomer household is $1.2 million, making it the wealthiest generation in our history. By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be older than age 65. This will expand the size of the older population so that 1 in every 5 residents will be retirement age. Aggressive retirement: according to Pew Research Center some 2 million Baby Boomers retire each year. In 2020, this number appears to have grown to an historic high: over 3 million decided to end their careers.

INFORM

BUILDERS DESIGN

Not sacrificing design but thinking about future safety: Belgian-based Nobi made its debut to the US at CES 2021. Among the several health and safety features, Nobi’s primary function is fall detection. AI learns the resident’s patterns, sensors recognize a fall, and the system alerts family or caretakers.

BUILDERS DESIGN

ages 77+

This home from Urban NW is the first home in the state to earn the NGBS the Universal Design badge, offering wider doorways, curbless entries, barrier-free showers, no steps from the driveway to the backyard and more.

SENIORS One in three 65-yearolds will live to age 90. One in seven will live beyond age 95.

Start designing for the third age: Young, Old and now Older. Eighty-five percent of adults 65 and older want to stay in their home and community as they age. This requires more creative design that considers the home caregiver and their unique needs.

URBAN NW HOMES

C LO U D

Cloud is a modular shower system designed by Dongje Park specifically for caregivers who help the elderly population. It is a complete shower system that can be used with one hand.

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he opioid epidemic is a major culprit in siphoning prime-age men off the labor force. In 2015 alone, a staggering 860,000 prime-age men were absent from the labor force due to opioids.

5. In 2014, for the first time since 1880, more men 25-34 years old were living with their parents than with a spouse.

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6. Males increasingly prefer part-time over full-time work. The number of prime-age men willingly opting for a part-time job jumped from 6 million in 2007 to nearly 8 million in 2019.

As of 2016, millennials became the single largest group in the labor force—a group that is showing radically different attitudes toward work, which presents distinct challenges.

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DIVERSITY

Beyond 2030, the U.S. population is projected to grow slowly, to age considerably, and to become more racially and ethnically diverse.

INFORM

Affordability

The United States is projected to grow by nearly 79 million people in the next 4 decades, from about 326 million to 404 million between 2017 and 2060. The population is projected to cross the 400-million mark in 2058.

ISSUE

Beginning in 2030, net international migration is expected to overtake natural increase as the driver of population growth in the United States because of population aging.

“AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS”

Homebuyer 2021 NAR profile: 37% Millennials 24% Gen X 32% Baby Boomers 5% Seniors 62% Married Couples 27% Singles 9% Unmarried Couples

BUILDERS DESIGN

The country is running out of affordable places for people to live. The worsening nationwide housing affordability crisis has been caused by gentrification, the wealth gap and a chronic shortage of housing for the working class and poor.

Like the broader economy, the housing market is split on divergent tracks, according to the 2021 annual State of the Nation’s Housing Report released by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. While one group of households is rushing to buy homes with savings built during the pandemic, another is being locked out of ownership as prices march upward — and those who bore the brunt of pandemic job losses remain saddled with debt and in danger of losing their homes.

75.1 million households, or roughly 60% of all U.S households, are currently unable to afford a new median priced home. NAHB 2021 Surging home prices have made it even more difficult for millions of renters to become homeowners across the US. In nearly half of the largest 100 US metro areas, the income needed to afford a home last year isn’t enough to afford one this year. As home prices continue to surge, low-income households already on the margins of home affordability are on the verge of being completely priced out of homeownership in most major US metro areas. J S H S O C TO B E R 2 0 2 1 17

BUILD-TO-RENT (BTR) HOMES

Home

This growing segment of the singlefamily rental sector represented 6% of single-family homes built in 2020.

FORMS

Shift

Forbes Magazine predicts that by 2030, there will be 13 million new American families living in singlefamily-rentals – totaling 28.8 million families in 10 years.

NEW PLAYERS

John Lewis, one of the biggest retailers in the UK, will be building 10,000 rental homes over the next decade. Tenants will have the option to rent a home fully furnished with John Lewis goods.

I2C ARCHITECTS (SYDNEY)

ICON & LENNAR 3D PRINTED HOMES

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENTS

PREFAB & 3D PRINTED HOMES

i2C Architects has been appointed to design a two-level community hub in the Western Sydney suburb of Vineyard. The hub will include a childcare center, a community playground, a gym, a car park, two food and beverage outlets with an oversized alfresco area, and a range of open spaces.

Looking at the single-family home market, the prefabricated and modular homebuilding industry has doubled in size in the past five years, reaching $8 billion annually. Modular techniques can speed up construction by as much as 50% and cut costs by 20%. M C K I N S E Y NEXTMETRO BTR HOMES

INFORM

DEZEEN

Home

FORMS

Shift

Modern-day fabrication technology has caught up to modern-day design, making prefab homes not only cheaper than traditional "stick-built" houses, but potentially better looking and more sustainable. Modular construction can last longer than stick built houses and have been found to withstand winds of up to 180 mph. Traditional homes can take four to six months to build. Modular houses may take between six and 10 weeks. While the concept of factory-built homes may seem strange today, in the next few years, planned modular communities may become much more commonplace. We may be asking not "Who built your house?" but "What factory did it come from?“ FORBES 2021 DV E L E

Traditional building and construction currently account for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world, and typically 40% of construction materials end up in landfill.

US demand for prefabricated housing is forecast to climb 2.6% per year to 145,300 units in 2024, with value demand reaching $10.8 billion. FREEDONIA 2020

Single-Family Rental

TRENDS

“Many build-to-rent housing projects look like any other planned suburban communities, but the backyards are smaller, and the homes are squeezed a bit closer together: 360 Communities at Shearwater has 127 homes, tennis courts and a lagoon.” N Y T I M E S Global City targets real estate development opportunities in the Southeastern United States plus the state of Texas and the greater Washington DC area. The firm seeks investments that have the potential to return 20%-plus per year to its investors over a period of 4 to 5 years. Each project is designed to bring significant social benefits to its local community. To date, projects that will generate over $1 billion for public universities and veterans have been fully funded and completed. Global City acts as lead developer or co-developer in all its projects.

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G LO B A L C I T Y I N V E S T M E N T S

Single-Family Rental

TRENDS

Many Millennials would prefer to buy than to rent, but high house prices are an impediment. In America, the median home cost around 4.3 times the median household income in 2019, up from 3.9 times in 2002. As more Millennials reach middle age, they want more space. The 35- to 44-year-old age cohort in America is expected to grow at double the pace of the average over the next five years. If remote working remains attractive, it will increase demand for homes that are farther from city centers. That helps explain why institutional buyers have piled into secondary cities such as Phoenix, Raleigh, Greensboro and Dayton. Single-person households are expected to increase by 5 million by the end of 2030, thus favorably impacting multifamily rentals. 21

Next Up: Mixed

COMMUNITIES ODA BEYOND THE STREET CONCEPT

A fundamental driver of household growth is population growth. The population residing in households (that is, those who do not reside in group quarters such as dorms, prisons or nursing homes) grew by only 7.5% in the last decade, the slowest population growth since the 1930s.

2010s had slowest percentage growth in households in at least 160 years The number of births in the U.S. has declined about 25% over the past 14 years. Longer-term, our aging society will affect housing growth; its time to reimagine community developments for new sources of revenue. Architecture firm ODA recently proposed to break open blocks and activate the voids nestled within by linking them to the street via passageways. Dubbed “Beyond The Street,” the project seeks to inject some commercial life back into the neighborhood through interspersed courtyards; a revived ecosystem with ground-floor activity, small retail, cafes, art galleries, urban farming, and a diversified housing program. INFORM

Reimagine Ways of

LIVING

New Ground also acknowledges the true diversity of the suburbs, creating space not only for nuclear families, but also for empty-nesters, students, downsizers, and even workspaces and tenancies for small businesses.

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The New Ground neighborhood by Other Architects, Openwork, Andy Fergus and Alicia Pozniak won an Honorable Mention in the 2021 AA prize for unbuilt work. The concept doubles the ground plane by constructing a cross-laminated timber platform upon which houses are built, with a dense patchwork of units and services underneath. It combines the efficiencies of the apartment building, such as enclosed parking and centralized services, with the familiar characteristics of the suburbs, such as hipped roofs and deep eaves.

“A PERFECT HOME FOR OUR THIRD AGE”

Designed for independence, the couple who own this home in Australia live across two separate wings joined by shared relaxation spaces. Interesting concept design for shared housing between related and unrelated occupants, as well as thinking about new layouts for Aging-In-Place. C OY Y I O N T I S A R C H I T E C T S ( A U )

What We

NOTICE Confused.com’s experts have analyzed unique data that uses eye-tracking technology to identify the exact areas and pieces of decor in each room that people’s eyes are drawn to the most. To conduct the research, study participants were shown a series of images of different rooms in a home. By using eye-tracking software, the total number of times people looked at different elements in the room, like the flooring, the windows, or the artwork, was recorded. In the kitchen, the research shows it’s the floor that people’s eyes are drawn to the most, receiving 323 views. Cabinetry was viewed a total of 204 times, while the countertops were viewed 37 times.

More from Confused.com’s research: In the living room, soft decor and key furniture pieces attract the most attention. Coffee tables, rugs, and decorative cushions pulled in the most views, each with over 100 glances. While cushions came third when looking at the number of views, they appeared to hold attention for the longest time out of all other elements in the living room. In the bedroom, it was the throw at the end of the bed that pulled in the most views and was looked at for the longest. Following that, the chest of drawers was the most viewed element, as well as the window, cushions and bedspread. C O N F U S E D. C O M

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The Wellness

HOME 123RF

SKYLIGHTS FOR HOME HEATING

In cool and cloudy climates, most diffuse solar energy comes from the upper reaches of the atmosphere, regardless of where the sun is in the sky. Tilted glass, like skylights set into a sloped roof, is perfect for capturing that energy. Passive solar heating systems collect natural light via skylights or windows and use it to directly heat spaces, without converting it to electricity. The findings, which appear in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, are the first detailed survey of direct solar heating resources in the US. Passive solar heating systems could supply enough heat for a third of the residential space in the United States, according to the research study.

ARC

space is a modular architecture firm that allows residents to fully customize their tiny homes or even scale up to the size of traditional homes and have a huge range of interior design details to choose from including optional elements that provide off-grid power and water. Some homes feature self-contained atmospheric water generators called Hydropanels that are grid-independent and pull a few liters of drinking water out of the air each day. 123RF

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S H I F T I N G N E S T S S U S TA I N A B L E H O M E C O N C E P T B Y B L A DESIGN GROUP

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Shifting Nests sustainable tiny homes in Vancouver wants to transform empty parking lots into a community with gardens and low-cost homes. “The ‘nests’ are a prefabricated housing solution consisting of plywood, metal cladding, and corrugated polycarbonate on a series of simple frames. Shifting Nests won the first prize in the Bee Breeders 2019 Microhome competition for its futuristic approach to affordable housing that took the environment into account. The structures almost look like a hybrid between an RV and a bunker. A R C S PA C E

ECO NUDGES

The window vent system from LG Hausys is fully integrated with the window, and the display on the front and LED colors on the tip allow you to monitor & purify indoor air quality. Various ventilation modes are easily operable using a smartphone.

The Post COVID

HOME

SUSTAINABILITY

CLIMATE ISSUES

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Extreme heat kills more people than any other extreme weather in the US. New from Lixil in Japan is a vertical lattice to create an outer sleeve wall. Just slide to adjust the sunlight and line of sight.

B I LY E U H O M E S

This LEED-certified 1,400 square foot home by Bilyeu Homes is built with 100% FSC-certified lumber.

L I X I L ( J A PA N )

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Kinetic Touchless 2.0 system mirrors your hand to recreate the tactile movement of sliding a door.

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LG H A U S Y S ( S O U T H KO R E A )

The Post COVID

HOME

THE WELLNESS HOME

There is a heightened awareness of how our homes can enhance wellbeing – both physical and mental. Air and water quality, nature, sunlight, circadian lighting, non-toxic materials all play a role in the wellness home of tomorrow.

THE TRANSFORMATIVE HOME

BUILDERS DESIGN

Home and Commercial spaces are shifting in new ways due to post-pandemic concerns but also lifestyle shifts. More activities are coming into the home as residential takes cues from commercial and adds more activities. More and more space must multi-task.

THE EXPERIENCE HOME

Today’s home is expected to help fulfill our personal passions – whether we are aspiring to be a great hostess, foodie, creator, artist, crafter, exerciser or stylist. The Experience Home is about fulfilling our dreams.

BUILDERS DESIGN

environments that support new needs BUILDERS DESIGN

The Experience

HOME THE SIDE HUSTLE HOUSE

One in three Americans—34 percent—have a side hustle; 61.1 million Americans (24%) plan to start a side hustle in 2021. Almost half of Americans with a side hustle - 46% say they were motivated to start it by the prospect of creating passive income. The Side Hustle House from Union Studio Architecture & Community Design supports a wide range of living arrangements, from growing and/or intergenerational families to roommates and unattached singles. It can start as a simple two-bedroom unit and turn into a three-bedroom house with an office, a two-bedroom home with a vacation rental, or a one-bedroom unit with an apartment above. Each configuration is designed with a balance of privacy and connection in mind, and as an adaptable and expandable live/work concept. The home can be expanded via a side addition, back addition and/or ADU.

the side hustle house THE SIDE HUSTLE HOUSE

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“I believe that integrated environments should give the possibility of transformation.” G O N Z Á L E Z Z U E LG A R AY

The Transformative

HOME

CASA FOA DESIGN SHOW

The “Chill Room” from Maris Beatriz Gonzalez Zuelgaray is a flexible home space that is meant for serenity. Decorative sliding panels help transform the space for ‘zoned activities’ as needed.

LOFT-LIKE ENVIRONMENTS

Integrated environments are ideal for a single person, but it is time to rethink environments in the home which are shared by several people. The future will be integrated environments that allow privacy as well as transformation as needed. The Silvanus Concept Home Design (Australia) imagines a home that can expand, and contract as needed.

HOMEFOREST

The Experience

HOME

WELLNESS TECH IN THE HOME

Consumer electronic integrators report 8% of all projects over the past year included a wellness-related technology element. Expectations remain high with near-double growth anticipated in the 2021 CE PRO survey.

CE PRO SURVEY ON HOME WELLNESS TECHNOLOGIES IN 2021 What and Where Wellness Technologies are Installed at Home?

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INFORM

The Home

REIMAGINED ROOM MASH-UPS

Home is no longer just a physical location; it has become the epicenter of life and of consumption.

WELCOMING THE END-DEMIC

We are looking forward to using our home again for entertaining with family and friends. Dining rooms are popular and outdoor entertaining continues to grow. Specialty areas like home theaters and playrooms continue to rise.

BUILDERS DESIGN

We are also rethinking community: getting to know our neighbors has energized front porch living while also bringing a new excitement to exterior design.

SENSORY ENHANCEMENTS

Ways to enhance our five senses as well as subdue disruptions. New products and technologies around sound, sight and touch for more positive home experiences.

FUTURE OF BIO HOME DESIGN

BUILDERS DESIGN

HOME GARDEN CABINET IGOR ABAKUMOV

New experiences coming in to residential from commercial are the gym, the playground, the office, the school and the restaurant experiences.

Two years of hunkering down in our homes has brought a new sense of urgency for self-sufficiency. We see this in terms of food (gardening, wellness kitchen), green living (heating, cooling, electricity), smart home (autonomous technology) and design for climate events (flood, fire, extreme heat or cold).

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S O U L D A C O U S T I C PA N E L I N G

Outdoor

IMMERSION

Our answer to the importance of nature as well as more livable space. FRONT, SIDE, BACK BALCONY

Of the roughly 990,000 single family homes started in 2020, 65.3% came with porches. N A H B Becoming more popular are side yards – including the new first floor private master bedroom patio; balconies and courtyards.

SEAMLESS LIVING

Larger windows and opened walls to the outdoors let us feel like we are living in the outdoors. Home glass expanse continues to get bigger as we continue to move toward seamless indoor/outdoor living. Seeing more rooms with doors that can open and close as needed.

SPECIALIZED OUTDOOR “ROOMS”

BUILDERS DESIGN

INFORM

DAV I D H U N T E R - U N S P L A S H

Creating the equivalent of rooms in a backyard had already begun pre-Pandemic but has accelerated. We are living the lot line and zoning the outdoors for entertainment firepits, movies, lounging, play, cooking, dining and relaxation.

Outdoor Living Survey Increases the resale value of my home

74%

Enhances the environment of my home

74%

Is a way to find refuge or escape every day 64% Spend time outside, even in bad weather

53%

Will encourage me to entertain at home

51%

Requires a lot of effort and maintenance

50%

Helps me connect with nature

48%

Encourages family to spend time at home

45%

Is very popular among people I know

44%

Is too expensive for me right now

41%

Means I will spend less money eating out

37%

Increases my perceived social status

22%

Is a waste of money

14%

Kleber & Associates Outdoor Living Sur vey

Outdoor

IMMERSION

The Energy Pergola from Gibus is a line of sustainable pergolas equipped with solar panels – will be available in 2022.

THE ENERGY PERGOLA FROM GIBUS

INFLUENCE

Shoppable

MODELS

EXCLUSIVE

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home remodeling and design, and Builders Design, the award-winning interior design firm specializing in model homes, have partnered to bring branded, shoppable model homes to premium home builders.

inspired homes BUILDERS DESIGN

BUILDERS DESIGN

the ‘virtual together’ experience INFLUENCE

BUILDERS DESIGN

retail space as a wonderland SAMSUNG

Selling

TRENDS

G LO S S I E R

Glossier’s Los Angeles flagship in West Hollywood turns retail conventions on their head, drawing inspiration from old-school Hollywood movie studios selling wonder and delight.

The retailer is devoting broad swaths of floor space, typically reserved for product display, to joyful communal gathering spots.

the ‘bring it to me’ experience

73% of people would choose to visit a brand home virtually. WUNDERMAN THOMPSON

At Samsung’s Bespoke Studio’s Virtual Showroom page, users are able to go on a virtual journey through a true-to-life Bespoke showroom and users can also easily interact with products to learn more, and even connect to a live assistant to ask questions. Maker&Son adapted their direct-to-consumer, digitalfirst model to one that was a bit higher touch with one mobile showroom. And now, three years later, the company fleet is spread across Scotland, Ireland, England, Australia and New Zealand, with its American regional markets scheduled to be up and running by the fall.

MAKER&SON

C I T I Z E N / LG

Consumer

CONTROLS

‘Rolls-Royce Motors Cars’ brand new lighting arrangement illuminates the flagship London showroom is a ‘wholly immersive client experience’.

The interior is based on a luxury Galleria shopping experience. A kinetic

area in which customers take delivery of their commission, using different sequences to create an ‘engaging atmosphere’, dependent on the product.

customer as brand director

R O L L S R OYC E LO N D O N

The lounge area features a ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’, displaying intriguing objects and pieces designed to spark ideas and conversations as part of the commissioning process.

R O L L S R OYC E LO N D O N

‘The Brand Director’s Office’

Includes a cutting-edge configurator for finalizing specifications.

R O L L S R OYC E LO N D O N

INFLUENCE

The

METAVERSE

The metaverse is a virtual world that blends aspects of digital technologies including livestreaming, gaming, virtual reality and social media as a way to bridge the digital/physical divide.

“The Metaverse realized is the imagination realized.” WUNDERMAN THOMPSON

To debut the all-electric Hummer EV, designer Kelly Wearstler teamed up with GMC to create a house-garage hybrid centered around the new “supertruck”. The gorgeous home, which exists only in cyberspace, is depicted as a modern home nestled into the Southern California desert. Contemporary digital artist Krista Kim created and sold the first digital home for $500,000: The Mars House.

“People will be buying digital homes, experiences, vacation, and fashion. I think that the large ticket items are definitely going to be more popular. My prediction is that real estate will become a digital twin concept where people will buy expensive property, but then also own a digital twin of their property and have a metaverse version of it.” K R I S TA K I M

Author Neal Stephenson is credited with coining the term "metaverse" in his 1992 science fiction novel "Snow Crash," in which he envisioned lifelike avatars who met in realistic 3D buildings and other virtual reality environments. Since then, various developments have made mileposts on the way toward a real metaverse, an online virtual world which incorporates augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D holographic avatars, video and other means of communication. As the metaverse expands, it will offer a hyper-real alternative world for you to coexist in. Inklings of the metaverse already exist in online game universes such as Fortnite, Minecraft and Roblox. And the companies behind those games have ambitions to be part of the evolution of the metaverse. U S A TO DAY

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K R I S TA K I M

Biophilic

SPACES

We are seeing more Biophilic design used within the building industry to increase connectivity of people to the natural environment. Biophilic Design is an innovative way of designing the places where we live, work, and learn while fulfilling our deep and fundamental need to connect with nature.

BUILDERS DESIGN

Biophilic spaces for serene experiences INFLUENCE

Feels Like

HOME

Residential design continues to influence showrooms and workspaces.

D Studio launched a new design destination in Copenhagen housing brands including B&B Italia, Maxalto, Azucena, Arclinea, Flos, and Louis Poulsen with a decidedly residential feel.

SERHANT HOUSE D STUDIO

The new Serhant real estate brokerage headquarters is “part office, part creative studio, and part clubhouse.” “To design this unique space, we took a residential approach to create an environment where agents and clients alike can feel at home,” Adam Rolston, creative and managing director, partner at INC.

‘Home-like’ headquarters SERHANT HOUSE

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New

INFLUENCES

Natural Luxe

T E M PA P E R

Inspired by the beauty of natural resources, elemental materials give industrial design an organic makeover with luxe touches.

Wild Living

Rewilding continues as a driver of casual, blending a warm streamlined casual with elements of relaxed indoor-outdoor inspiration.

A N T H O LO G Y

INSPIRE

Time To

GATHER

Modern Vintage A fresh direction for traditional styles, Mid-Century Modern pieces mix in creating new looks where classic meets casual. “Sameness fatigue has designers and customers alike looking to the past for inspiration, and it’s this fresh love of vintage that will usher us into a new era of design. CB2

M AT E R I A L C R E AT I V E

Based on a “chef’s table” this entertainers kitchen provides a space to bring people back together again BUILDERS DESIGN

Interior Shifts

GLOWING UP

After seasons of seeking comfort at home, interiors are returning to a sense of dressiness with luxury and hospitality top of mind.

LUXE INTERIORS & DESIGN

BUILDERS DESIGN

The Casual

The aspirational kitchen evolves from commercial to casual

BUILDERS DESIGN

Casual Dining

Planked textures, neutral colors and flexible dining options at the island and eat-in kitchen tables epitomize the new casual kitchen.

KITCHEN

J A N E H A L LW O R T H

ALLPRACE

Rustic Island

Rustic accents return, especially regionally, with naturally worn woods and raw surfaces.

Country Complexity

Deeper hues mix with open shelving and luxe tile. In this celebrity home, country and glamour are shaken together “into just the right cocktail.” D E S I G N E R J A N E H A L LW O R T H

The Bold

BATH

Colorful Tile

Statement walls and deeper hues add interest to bath spaces

V I VA M E TA L L I C A

Color comes back into ceramic tiles, even simple styles are updated with a hint of color. “Colored ceramics are making a comeback.” LO U I S E A S H D O W N , W E S T O N E B AT H R O O M S

INSPIRE

1 2 3 R F. C O M

Statement Walls

The statement wall makes its way into bathroom spaces. According to HOUZZ, more than a third of homeowners (37%) want to add an accent wall in their shower area.

SICIS – CERAMICA 2021

Deeper Stone Hues

Marble looks broaden beyond neutral white and gray with deeper hues on trend especially deep blues and greens.

The Dressy

BEDROOM

Sophisticated accents update sleeping spaces

G O D DA R D L I T T L E FA I R

Upgraded Accessories

Thoughtful attention to lighting, artwork, and bedding makes the bedroom a focal point.

BUILDERS DESIGN

Statement Ceilings

Ceilings move from architectural to decorative – creating interest beyond trim details with wallcovering and color.

BUILDERS DESIGN

Luxe Lighting

A chandelier in the bedroom adds an instant dose of luxe and glamour.

Space

REMIX

The Sunset Room

Instead of a traditional “sunroom” this room with a view is designed to extend evenings with a view around enjoying sunsets and winding down for the day.

BUILDERS DESIGN

INSPIRE

New names, new goals for spaces in the home

Zen Family Lounge

A continued interest in warm minimalism and Japandi (Japanese + Scandinavian) design brings a new sense of calm to the family room. Low furnishings and tables add to a grounded, lounge style feel.

Work-From-Home Window

Home office spaces are not going away, and if anything, they are getting upgraded with more fixed amenities – one of these being a room with a view.

123RF

BUILDERS DESIGN

Warming

Warm wood tones and true brown stains make a return to homes and walls.

WALLS

“Wood paneling was all the rage in the mid-20th century, before falling out of favor for decades…but now, wood paneling is back.” F R E S H H O M E

Earthen hues led by terracotta return and bring with them a return to brown.

J E N TA L B OT

BUILDERS DESIGN

Blurred wall textures and gentle takes on plaster and stucco bring a coziness to interiors.

Updates on wall textures move from white shiplap to deeper hues, angles, and natural wood tones.

AT H E Z Z A LULU & GEORGIA

Work From Home

SPACES

Working from home (WFH) is here to stay. Recent studies suggest that 20% of full workdays will be completed from home in the future – compared to just 5% before the pandemic. The ability to work from home influenced 28% of moves during the pandemic (4 million). N E W H O M E T R E N D S I N S T I T U T E Home offices and extra storage are the most requested additional spaces in new single-family homes in 2021. F I X R Next evolution – the “Zoom Room” office; one that can be used for telecommuting calls.

BUILDERS DESIGN

INSPIRE

Exterior Shifts

TIME TO SHINE The House Beautiful Whole Home is designed to be “peaceful, productive, and party ready” reflecting the many demands put on today’s homes and exteriors.

K N OX V I L L E P O H – H M H D E V E LO P M E N T

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL WHOLE HOME DORY AZAR

Greenhouse

Brick Is

GLAM

“A double height conservatory is the heart of this home” C O N T E M P O R I S T

NADINE ENGELBRECHT

123RF

E A S TO N PA R K

E D WA R D A N D R E W S

GENERAL SHALE

Natural brick on casual homes (top left). Lighter bricks with subtle variation in warm neutrals and natural bricks return in light or dark hues (top right). Painted brick in monochrome shades of white and classic gray look clean and fresh, making façades stand out against surrounding buildings (bottom left). Blackened bricks add a modern touch (bottom right).

A more natural variation on the warehouse inspiration that has driven recent window trends. INSPIRE

BACK

Facades

SIMPLIFY

In the mainstream, exterior home palettes simplify to single or two-tone accents. Luxe versions bring in wood as the new accent.

KB HOMES - CA

HENDEL HOMES DT J D E S I G N

Dressy

MODERN Mid-Century and Modern homes take on a “tuxedo” look with dressy white and black combinations

RIC DESIGN

TO L L B R OT H E R S - WA

Barn

REMIX

Barn inspired architecture offers an update on farmhouse inspiration. Bold hues, either light or dark, and wide windows dress up the casual spaces.

INSPIRE

ICON – 3D PRINTED HOMES

C O N D O N S C OT T

Cottage

CULTURE

The bucolic intrigue of cottages inspires architectural styles from modest to grand with clipped roofs, soft hues, and modest entries.

Dark

B R I G H T WAT E R H O M E S

DIRECTIONS Darker versions of the farmhouse & casual exteriors are directional

“Moody Modern” blackened hues paired with wood. A new moody Modern Prairie is a new addition to Serenbe.

A M E R I C A’ S B E S T H O U S E P L A N S

SERENBE

Consumer

TRENDS

SOCIETAL SHIFTS AFFECTING HOME DESIGN:

Rising share of US adults living without a spouse or partner: roughly four-in-ten adults ages 25 to 54 (38%) were unpartnered in 2020 – that is, neither married nor living with a partner. P E W R E S E A R C H C E N T E R New types of migration due to a rising ability for hybrid or remote work. According to real estate agents, there has been a notable uptick in younger, seasonal (i.e., snowbird) homebuyers; typically, professionals in their 30s and 40s. YA H O O

AKEXABDRU ZDROBAU - UNSPLASH

More innovation will be used when designing “third age” homes for people over 65 – the Adulthood II lifestage.

What we are watching – key shifts INSPIRE

New lifestage of Youthhood II where younger consumers wait to marry and raise a family, not only renting for longer periods but also needed new SFH housing meant for singles and coliving. Future home design inspiration may draw from good compact design, such as in boats or vans, to produce more “micro-living” options for single people. The rapid increase in the number of elderly people and the worsening issue of young people unable to afford to leave home, will together drive demand for multi-generational accommodation. More homes will be designed with flexible layouts to suit different generations, which can be adapted as families’ needs change.

Consumer

TRENDS Of converted garages, 49% included a workshop, 36% included a home gym and 31% was used for storage.

H G T V U R B A N OA S I S H O M E 2 0 2 1

FIXR 2021

HEIGHTENED IMPORTANCE ON ENTRANCES

The mudroom is becoming more multifunctional, being used as a drop zone for packages, area for pets, increased storage, expanded laundry amenities and a sink for washing up. Front entrances are getting larger and even seeing the front foyer come back into vogue for safer entry into the main living area; like what Japan has done for years for better health.

NEW USES FOR THE GARAGE

As society moves into hybrid working arrangements, the need for two-cars may become less important, and a way to save money for strapped younger generations. Expect to continue to see not only liveable space in the garage, but pet washing stations and more storage enter the area.

Lifestyle

TRENDS BUILDERS DESIGN

Living Casual

BUILDERS DESIGN

Sanctuary Spaces

BUILDERS DESIGN

Cozy Niches

Embracing Nature INSPIRE

BUILDERS DESIGN

Flex Spaces

BUILDERS DESIGN

G R O U N D F R I D G E B Y S T U D I O F LO R I S SCHOONDERBEEK

Self-sufficient Living ‘Ground fridge’ by Studio Floris Schoonderbeek takes form as a naturally cooled system for storing wine and food, serving as a modern sustainable alternative of the common refrigerated cellar. H O U S I N G D E S I G N M AT T E R S

Package Delivery

BUILDERS DESIGN

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Lifestyle

serene

BUILDERS DESIGN

Primary bedroom sanctuary; Playful kid’s rooms

Bedroom

TRENDS

Coronasomnia is a new term that refers to sleep problems related to the pandemic. More than one in two people can no longer fall asleep in the evening.

creative

S PA C E 1 0 & E V E R LY W E L L

Out of all the time spent at home with her family, mom ranked her own bedtime (34%) as the most relaxing time of her day but admits that her room could benefit from a greater sense of calm. Z U I L LY 2 0 2 1 S U R V E Y

More functions are coming into the primary bedroom: outdoor access (rising first floor master patio), work area, exercise and lounging.

INSPIRE

BUILDERS DESIGN

Hobby Room

TRENDS

The 2021 Houzz Emerging Home Design Trends Report shows that dedicated activity spaces are on the rise: Art Studio searches are up 875%, Home Theater searches up 190%, Home Gym up 156% and Home Bars up 277%. Look to the garage as the next home space to be reimagined. In

the 2020 America at Home Study, more homeowners were reorganizing the garage for greater storage and 66% expect this trend to continue post-COVID. In addition, new areas expected to come into the garage include exercise, workspace, craft/game areas and pet grooming stations.

Biggest hobbies among 13-39-year-olds: Gaming Music / Playing an instrument Sports Art / Drawing / Painting Reading Watch TV / Netflix Fitness Crafting Cooking / Baking Singing Dancing Gambling Swimming Writing / Journaling Traveling

In the last year, hobbies arguably became more important than ever. Ypulse surveyed consumers ages 13-39 to find out the most popular passion-fueled pastimes. Not surprisingly, today’s young Creative Class generations love to pursue experiential leisure activities that bring out individual creativity.

YPULSE SURVEY 2021

BUILDERS DESIGN

Kitchen

TRENDS

Kitchens are working harder than ever before, as we spend more time at home and use the space to adapt to a new way of flexible living. The goal of design is minimal clutter and maximum efficiency.

The kitchen is still the engine of the home, even more so now that we have fallen back in love with cooking and baking while looking forward to future entertaining. Reimagine storage needs for this multi-functional space that is for work, play, cook and eat. How can the space adapt to different uses throughout the day through built-in flexibility in furnishings and layout?

INSPIRE

BUILDERS DESIGN

P H I L I P P E - S TA R C K S S H O W E R TO I L E T F O R D U R AV I T

“The combination of products that are already on the market results in an exemplary Smart Bathroom: a mirror that doubles as an information center, smart controls for water applications in the shower, app-controlled shower toilets, UV-based hygiene functions, intelligent lighting control via Alexa, and touchless technologies – all these features will become increasingly common.“ I S H 2 0 2 1

Bathroom

TRENDS

The bathroom features more furniture, more fabrics, is more flexible and more attractive. ISH 2021

BUILDERS DESIGN

“Today’s bathroom is a space sensation, private spa, innovation hub and the reflection of a modern interior design, all rolled into one. The wish for a cozy bathroom that’s a pleasure to spend time in, the desire for modern equipment and furnishings with functional added value and a high degree of customizability, as well as growing expectations around sustainability, all play into each other.” ISH 2021 BUILDERS DESIGN

JOHN CANNON HOMES

Living Room

TRENDS

Spaces to entertain and sanctuary niches to relax; hallways that function for added storage.

Living room design style Millennials

Generation X

Baby Boomers

Transitional

24%

22%

Modern

19%

14%

Eclectic

18%

13%

11%

Farmhouse

11%

13%

Contemporary

10%

Traditional

12%

Rustic

Mission/Arts & Crafts

When asked about Living Room styles, all generations favor Transitional.

BUILDERS DESIGN

INSPIRE

BUILDERS DESIGN

Modern

MUST-HAVES

The soft sectional is curved and comfortable with no hard edges.

L I V I N G , E TC .

Soft seating banquettes with channel tufting.

BDR KRUGER

Curved edge coffee tables, especially in low or staggered groupings. 67

INSPIRE

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PPG

VA L S PA R

Colors of the Year A sampling of the colors of the year for 2022 strike a remarkably similar chord, signaling a sense of shared experience

Color

BENJAMIN MOORE

TRENDS INDULGE

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

Lush

GREENS

“This year green is huge for kitchen cabinetry, from bright Kelly to deep Forest. Green is hard to get right but when it is, using it in a kitchen adds tremendous value this year.” R E A L H O M E S / R E B E C C A C H A M B L I S S , C U R AT E D D E S I G N

Greens are a major conversation in design – look for them to expand and deepen

UNION HOME

KO H L E R G R A H A M & B R O W N - WA L L PA P E R71O F T H E Y E A R

New

Navy hues brighten and layer with deep blues

BLUES

“A new study has found Farrow & Ball’s ‘Hague Blue’ to currently be the most popular paint color on Instagram.”

New denim blues influenced by cooler hues

APARTMENT THERAPY/DIYS.COM DULUX

V I L L E R OY & B O C H

BUILDERS DESIGN

INDULGE

A new mid-tone blue emerges in furnishings and accessories with hints of periwinkle offering cooler undertones

CONRAN UK

A mature take on reds

Blackened

BURGUNDY Pale pink hues deepen in a fresh take on burgundy that pairs well with similarly blackened jewel tones.

Baked

H A B I TAT U K

BROWNS

Brown’s return influences other hues as well, specifically the continued evolution of terracotta and warm earthen hues as directional.

HARMONY TEXTILE

Terracotta continues, influenced by browns

AT E L I E R C P H

Retro

YELLOW

Golden yellow hues offer a vibrant accent

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL WHOLE HOME

According to designer Jean Liu, “Saffron is the new black.” As seen in the utility room at the House Beautiful Whole Home utility room.

INDULGE

THE ICONIC HOME

BUILDERS DESIGN

Golden hues work as an uplifting accent in new dressy casual spaces like the colorful foyer.

The new modern greige is the new “it” neutral

Going

GREIGE Gray shifts warmer than ever before and crosses hard and soft surfaces with this versatile neutral.

BUILDERS DESIGN

PRESENT TIME – MAISON & OBJET

Fit &

FINISH Shifts and updates impacting the key materials and decorative touches that keep home interiors ahead of the curve.

INDULGE

BUILDERS DESIGN

Kitchen as indoor/outdoor space Light colored quartz countertops All wood kitchens Customizable appliances Table-style islands Softened, curved edges Nature inspired colors and accents Seamless induction cooking surfaces Hidden hoods Integrated tech (especially wellness) The dressy-casual kitchen Handle-less cabinets Convection steam ovens (BERTAZZONI) Multi-functional spaces especially islands

Fit & Finish

KITCHEN BUILDERS DESIGN

SAME

“L-shaped” kitchens with large islands Organic and natural styles Dedicated charging areas for devices Modern farmhouse Beverage centers Serving stations Full tile wall statements Black faucets Waterfall counters (mixed materials)

ABK C O LO N Y

Enter the era of seamless kitchens

LESS

Traditional styles fall out of favor (NKBA) Open shelving Statement hoods and hardware Split height counters White/gray combinations

STUDIO AEM

Fit & Finish

BATHROOM

“41% use the bathroom to relax and rest.” H O U Z Z K I TC H E N & B AT H S T U DY

BUILDERS DESIGN

SAME

Nature-inspired hues Contemporary, transitional Soaking tubs remain most popular but and organic/natural styles alcove tubs are on the rise. (HOUZZ) (KB&B) Oversized showers Black accents Ample storage Matte & brushed finishes Illumination in mirrors and shower fixtures Smart toilets Seamless looks follow kitchen trends Round mirrors Warm minimalist designs Wet rooms Dressy casual looks Terrazzo Embracing nature through accents, colors, and materials Fluted/reeded shower glass Laundry facilities in the bath especially for Traditional style baths younger consumers (NKBA) Fussy farmhouse Whirlpool tubs Roll top tubs Open storage White/gray combinations

LESS

“32% include greenery to the bathroom.” H O U Z Z K I TC H E N & B AT H S T U DY

INDULGE

BUILDERS DESIGN

Fit & Finish

CABINETS MORE

New, textured espresso leading edge Flat panel cabinets Handle-less cabinets Wood cabinetry and accents especially white, oak and walnut Upgraded pantries and pantry cabinets Blue/brass combinations Drawer storage on islands (vs. doors) Wall-to-wall cabinets (WHIRLPOOL)

SAME

Skinny shaker (3/4” profiles) Modern farmhouse Hidden hoods Glass front cabinets Tuxedo kitchens (with wood) Light green hues Off-whites Lighter counters Quartz countertops

“90% of our clients are doing all wood, compared to only 30-40% of clients who wanted all wood a year or two ago.”

A S H L E Y I P P O L I TO

BUILDERS DESIGN

LESS

Standard shaker cabinets (2” profiles) White/gray combinations Open shelving

C A N DA C E M AT LO C K , D E S I G N C O N S U LT I N G F I R M I TA L K R A F T BUILDERS DESIGN

Fit & Finish

SURFACE MORE

Modern wallpapers (Japanese marbling) Bold, colorful bookcases Interior arches and niches Wood accent walls in lighter hues Natural brick accents in light or dark hues Gentle plaster inspired surfaces Hand-painted murals in organic shapes Monochromatic rooms (walls and trim) High gloss accents (ceilings) Glass walls/dividers

SAME

N AT M A K S

Accent walls Box molding, squared shaker treatments Full tiled walls Art ledges Painted shiplap Whitewashed brick

LESS

Untreated ceilings Reclaimed wood walls Barn doors

BUILDERS DESIGN

JEN SAMSON

INDULGE

Fit & Finish Wood

Fit & Finish Decorative

FLOORING MORE

Lights and darks are directional Flooring looks go minimal or maximal Whitened/oatmeal hues The new textured espresso Understated, natural woods Charred wood looks/Shou Sugi Ban Luxury planks (60” x 9”) in LVT Herringbone/Chevron patterning Waterproof planks Softly abstracted/burled swirls Subtle organic/naturally-occurring wood textures “Hushed” wood grains Low to no sheen

WOODS

SAME

Clean, character woods Longer/wider planks Quarter-sawn/sliced face veneers Cool Ash Brown Beige woods Greige finishes Walnut looks

LESS

Wire brushed Red woods Extreme distressed surfaces High gloss finishes

MERCIER – HARD MAPLE HUSH

MADE GOODS – HIGH POINT

Deep textural woods and hints of color lead the way

MARAZZI

Espresso returns (the new look is textural and smoky) Denim and color-tinted wood stains on furniture Leading edge, a return to high gloss stains on accent pieces Cerusing on darker woods Light burled woods Warm toffee woods Oiled oak Glossy grains emerge on decorative pieces

SAME

True browns Matte & low sheen woods Textured blacks Charred oak/shou sugi ban Greige woods Natural ash Smoked oak

LESS

“The minimalistic style requires flooring that is naturally understated.”

Cool gray woods Painted woods Light, cerused woods Overly distressed

- F LO O R DA I LY

Fit & Finish

Scandinese and dressy-casual looks dominate lighting

LIGHTING MORE

Airy, Japanese inspired lanterns add a lightness to spaces Frosted glass looks Delicate, linear chandeliers 70s and 80s inspired lamps Layered, structured chandeliers Architectural inspired structure Softly shaped circles New material combinations; wood, marble, stone looks mix with metals Tumbled & aged warm metals Softly oxidized patina metals Classic chrome in Mid-Century Modern remixes

PERMAFROST STUDIOS

SAME

Woven pendants Geometric pendants Streamlined farmhouse Globe pendants Architectural floor lamps Circadian lightbulbs Curves and arches Oversized scale Matte black Satin brass

INDULGE

LESS

VIP & CO

Traditional crystal chandeliers and baskets Harshly Oxidized metals Rough, industrial looks Rustic farmhouse styles

C R Y S TO R A M A – DA L L A S L I G H T I N G & I N N O VAT I O N

“There is a new fashion for an anodized look - a smooth, matte, subtle metallic effect – which looks set to become the number one choice for specifiers of architecture, lighting, furniture and beyond. S A L LY P U T, A X A LTA C O LO U R D E S I G N M A N A G E R

Fit & Finish

METAL

REGINA ANDREW – HIGH POINT

New anodized metallics Matte black alternatives (soft, deep neutrals) Scandinese Silver Softly oxidized/patina metals Modern copper Tumbled gold Golden bronzes Baked grass Burnished metals Classic chrome

ROSENTHAL

SAME

Antique brass White bronze White & gold pairings Satin brass Matte black Textured black steel Matte and brushed metals continue Charcoal gray metals Black & gold pairings Blackened chrome

LESS

Harshly oxidized metals Brushed chrome Galvanized metals Hammered metals

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INNOVATE 84

Kitchen

TECH There is a growing emphasis on sustainable appliances designed for the kitchen. Brands are increasingly looking to appeal to this purposedriven consumer with smart products that enable them to decrease waste easily and efficiently. S A R A H H O U S L E Y, W G S N H E A D O F C O N S U M E R T E C H

“At the luxury level, smart kitchen tech that is embedded into surfaces so that it becomes ambient— from invisible cooktop hobs [or burners] to smart oven hoods—is a key trend we’re seeing. People want the impression of tech that ‘just works’ and is there to serve them while not being hyper-visible. We call this mindset ‘shy tech.” S A R A H H O U S L E Y, W G S N H E A D O F C O N S U M E R T E C H

INNOVATE

BUILDERS DESIGN

Kitchen

TECH

Super Foods = Super Tech

Social media platforms such as TikTok are driving food trends such as foraging for and cooking with wild mushrooms and drinking chlorophyll water. B LO O M S Y S T E M

he Mella Smart Mushroom fruiting chamber aims to bring mushroom-growing tech to users' kitchens. The Bloom system lets users grow their own spirulina "superfood“ in their kitchen.

SAKARA LIFE

B LO O M S Y S T E M

Living

TECH

let there be light

According to Pinterest, there is a 3x increase in searches year over year for LED light room. Twinkly Flex is neon LED tube lighting that's completely shapable. You can even connect it to other Twinkly devices like the Twinkly Music microphone so it can sync with your audio. Nanoleaf ’s new Lines ambient light devices don’t actually light up themselves; they are smart backlit LED light bars that project light onto the wall on which they are mounted boasting dual color zones, so you can have two colors glowing at once.

TWINKY

Lovesac debuted the Immersive Surround Sound by Harman Kardon. The System includes two Sound + Charge Sides each with embedded front- and rear-firing Harman Kardon speakers, a Subwoofer that easily integrates into a Sactionals Seat Frame and a Center Channel, all working in unison to deliver captivating surround sound that’s completely hidden from view.

LO V E S A C + H A R M O N K A R D O N

INNOVATE

immersive + hidden

Wellness

TECH blends into the home

MOBIFITNESS

An IF Design Award winner, the Mobifitness Smart Elliptical Trainer is a range of professional fitness equipment designed to blend into the home. Scientists from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Ropar, IIT Kanpur, and the Faculty of Management Studies of Delhi University have joined forces to develop the ‘first living plant-based smart air purifier’. Dubbed ‘Ubreathe Life,’ the device amplifies the air purification process in indoor spaces. Ecovacs Airbot is a roaming air-purifying robot that has built-in multi-dimensional sensors which can operate in a variety of spaces, air quality and working situations. The new device has four featured functions: air purification, UV sterilization, fragrancing and humidification.

SoundBed promises to be a “home gym for your heart” using a mix of vibrations and sounds for emotional wellbeing via a foldable bed.

OPUS SOUNDBED

air quality critical OPUS SOUNDBED

E C O VA C S A I R B OT

Screen

shape shifter screens

TECH

Second place was awarded to Jean-Michel Rochette for Signal, a design for a bendable OLED television that opens and closes like a book.

SIGNAL FROM JEAN-MICHEL ROCHETTE

RICHARD BONE AND JISU YUN

A design for a transparent OLED television that doubles as a shelf by Richard Bone and Jisu Yun has been named the best design in LG Display and Dezeen's contest to create innovative designs that showcase OLED technology.

D OY S E O N S H I N

A television that unfurls like a flag by Doyeon Shin shared third place with two other designs. INNOVATE

Sound

TECH

adaptive sound

SYNG

BANG & OLUFSEN

The Cell Alpha Speaker is built using Syng’s smart “Triphonic” sound technology, where the device learns the acoustics of a space to help shape the sound it delivers.

Bang & Olufsen Beolab 28 is designed to be placed anywhere in your home, with Active Room Compensation allowing it to adapt its bass to its surroundings.

Security

TRENDS

XIAOMI

biometrics + security

GENESIS

Xiaomi announced a new smart door lock that supports face recognition. The Xiaomi Face Recognition Smart Door Lock X will be available in the coming weeks.

Genesis has officially unveiled its new GV60 electric vehicle, confirming facial and fingerprint recognition used to unlock and start the vehicle as well as adjust the seat, mirror and climate for the driver detected.

The Xiaomi Face Recognition Smart Door Lock X uses a self-developed recognition module for its 3D Structured Light process. It consists of a speckle projector, infrared fill light, RGB camera, photosensitive sensor, distance sensor, and infrared camera.

The Face Connect feature can support two registered faces. Together with the Fingerprint Authentication System, it allows owners to access and drive their car using only their biometric information.

INNOVATE

Smart Tech

STANDARD N

estron equips the modular living C2X standard with digital locks, electric blinds, motion-sensing lights and a digital music player. Optional add-ons include smart mirrors, wall-mounted tablets, smart kitchen appliances, a smart toilet, automatic sliding doors, and even smart furniture and structural elements.

NESTRON

New Material

TRENDS

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have used a pulp mill waste product as a filler material for cement, which they report proved stronger and more resilient.

Biobased Creations built a showhouse almost entirely from plant-based materials.

Imagine your windows becoming a source of heating. Infratherm from Bertrand are window panels that provide electronically controlled insulating or laminated glass that emit heat.

B I O B A S E D C R E AT I O N S

INNOVATE

Perovskite-tinted glass solar cells will transform windows, keeping them clear on cold days, but turning them dark in the hot summer sun. B I O B A S E D C R E AT I O N S

New Material

TRENDS

The Innovation Map from StartUs Insights provides an overview of the Top 10 Industry Trends & Innovations that impact materials companies worldwide.

Top 10 Materials, Industry Trends & Innovations In 2021 Sustainability

15%

Nanotechnology

12%

Responsive (Smart) Materials

12%

Lightweighting

10%

Additive Manufacturing

10%

Advanced Composites

10%

Material Informatics

10%

Graphene & 2D Materials

Surface Engineering

Materials Management 4.0

New York-based designer Joe Doucet has created the wind turbine hall, a project that blends art and technology into a novelty solution that aims to power our homes.

S TA R T U S I N S I G H T S

Hottest Things

TO HAVE Macros

Full surround outdoor spaces (front porch, upstairs balcony, backyard zones, side patio) Next gen building materials and interior products for sustainable living (eco nudges) Structural layouts for transformative (WFH, exercise, study) and experiential (hobbies) lifestyles – easy flexibility to change as needed Storage solutions – inside and out (package delivery, more functions coming in, garage & entry additional usage, sanctuary niches)

123RF

Technology

Design

Lighting and sound becomes an immersive experience with environments, not products, that provide endless customizable options

Add comfort with warm textured walls and bouclé accent seating

Wellness tech blends into the home environment for seamless solutions Smart is sold as simple system instead of a network of devices

Bring back the dining room ready for guests with a new round table Rethink the family room as a Zen lounge space with low tables and seating

Biometrics are the new security

Use light and dark finishes to bring balance and contrast to interiors

Screens are no longer flat and have multiple functions, shapes and features

Explore new “quiet metals” and anodized finishes for fixtures and decorative items BUILDERS DESIGN

INNOVATE

Prepare For Disruption:

New players and formats enter the market; more lifestages, experiences and needs

Steps to Staying

New Excitement:

‘IN’ TRENDin 2022

Experiential home (side hustle, hobbies); design creativity for daily flexibility; outdoor usage grows

Transformative Spaces:

Living space to accommodate work, study, hobby, exercise, spa, side hustle and entertaining

Wellness Critical:

Sustainable lifestyles (wellness kitchen gardens, bath sanctuary); air quality, circadian lighting, energy

Amenity Era:

New basics (fun spaces, personal sanctuaries, pet areas, work rooms); next gen seamless outdoor access

Technology:

Future of technology affecting the kitchen & bath, living spaces, security, materials, safety & everyday tasks

Selling Evolves:

Super apps a necessity; virtual is the new showroom; and the metaverse is the next platform

Design Branding:

“Dressy Casual” lifestyles bring excitement into color, texture, materials, shapes & products

Cross-Functional Trends:

Commercial and residential trends intertwine: (1) live/work/study functions reinvent within each; (2) sustainability, wellness and safety rise to new heights of importance; (3) private and common areas are designed to flex smaller and larger as needed; (4) technology enters a new phase for wellness living; and (5) design elevates for the rising Creative Class of young homeowner generations

BUILDERS DESIGN

Experience Boundless

VIRTUAL DESIGN 1-Use your phone to select this QR

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