Why Flex Living Is Changing the Rules of the Real Estate Market
There is a new profile of citizen that needs to access housing in a different way: giving priority to services, time flexibility and more.
The rise of flex living is tied to significant demographic shifts and changes in the workforce, impacting the real estate market as profoundly as the shortage of available space in large population centers and the continuous increase in prices.
From Ruin to Rebirth: These 5 Cities Flourished After Natural Disaster
Natural disasters are as old as human history. Many of the world’s greatest civilizations have faced the challenge of dealing with their devastating impacts. From earthquakes and floods to volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, these catastrophic events have tested the resilience of human societies, forcing them to adapt, innovate, and rebuild in the face of adversity. Nevertheless, climate change is […]
How Paris Plans to Turbo-Charge Affordable Housing
From its humble beginnings as a Celtic settlement along the banks of the Seine River, Paris has evolved into a global metropolis, a beacon of culture and innovation. The so-called “City of Lights” is full of architectural treasures and it’s been a muse to artists and writers throughout the centuries. Today, Paris remains a captivating destination, a city […]
How “Creative Placemaking” Can Transform Our Societies
Since the Industrial Revolution, spatial and architectural needs of our societies have been evolving rapidly. As economies shifted from agrarian to industrial — and lifestyles from rural to urban — the demand for new types of spaces emerged to accommodate the changing needs of work, living, and leisure. For instance, the rise of factories required the creation of […]
How Millennials & Gen Z are Shaping the Future of the Security Industry
Amid the disruption and societal transformations that were brought up by the new technologies and COVID-19, millennials and Gen Z are already dominating the workforce. By 2030, about 58 percent of the global workforce will comprise them. Nevertheless, as members of two generations valuing flexibility, learning, growth, and purpose, millions of these young people are already frustrated with their jobs. […]
Exploration With Ethics: Top 5 Trends in Ecological Hotels
As one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world, tourism accounts for 10 percent of the global economy and provides one in every 10 jobs. In addition to economic growth, international travel promotes cultural exchange, infrastructure development, social inclusion, and even environmental and wildlife conservation. Nevertheless, all these come with an ecological price: […]
