January 13, 2023
Fidus Pet Concierge Communities / Forbes
2023 is here. The world around us is shaky and uncertain, creating malleability and openness for change. What role will design play?
From dog-centric real estate to the elevation of “emotional design”, top designers around the world are predicting what the new year will bring (check out our must-reads below).
Personally, with institutional real estate development taking a significant breather and local officials pushing for more housing, I’m predicting the rise of small-scale development with niche focus that will keep the built environment engine alive and well.
What do you see coming in 2023? Feel free to respond, would love to hear your predictions!
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MUST-READS
Cities Need to Realize the Value of Emotional Design // WIRED
6 Industry Shifts That Could Affect Your Design Business in 2023 // Architectural Digest
Millennials are now the 'roommate generation' and more predictions by Redfin CEO // Barron’s Live Podcast
Architects Rethink Senior Living Design for the Boomers // Senior Housing News
Dog-Centric Real Estate Among Trends To Watch In 2023 // Forbes
The LVMH of Real Estate // Really Good Buildings
The world’s biggest architecture firm just hired Disney’s former head Imagineer // FastCompany
5 Thinkers Inspiring Optimism in Design // Metropolis
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IDEA SPOTLIGHT
BioHome3D
On Nov. 21, the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) unveiled BioHome3D, the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials. BioHome3D was developed with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hub and Spoke program between the UMaine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Partners included MaineHousing and the Maine Technology Institute.
The 600-square-foot prototype features 3D-printed floors, walls and roof of wood fibers and bio-resins. The house is fully recyclable and highly insulated with 100% wood insulation and customizable R-values. Construction waste was nearly eliminated due to the precision of the printing process.
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