The exterior of a building is its first impression, and the materials used for cladding have a major impact. Whether it’s the natural appearance of wood or the sleek, sophisticated feel of glass, building material selection has an immediate impact on curb appeal.
Commercial buildings are having an evolution thrust upon them as COVID-19 makes the lure of the outdoors even more attractive to office occupants.
Biophilic design strategies are well-known to benefit building inhabitants, and living and work areas that flow into the outdoors can be eye catching, boost indoor air quality and add a more comfortable feel to commercial spaces.
Architecture can be fun and games, and a burgeoning playground design movement is pushing back against the stale designs 1980s and 1990s.
Wellbeing not only affects health, but job satisfaction among employees, as an engaged, less-stressed workforce thrives. Healthy food options, lighting, ventilation, flexible spaces and access to greenery are all aspects of healthy workplace design that are becoming a must for today’s building operators.
Call it the Amazon effect, clicks vs. bricks, or even the ominous retail apocalypse, but without a doubt, e-commerce is having a massive impact on the world of commercial real estate.
The future of hotel design and development
The effect of the economic downturn on commercial real estate
Three exterior building material trends, examined
Examining new initiatives to keep building occupants safe during and post COVID-19
Are large workplace campuses about to become obsolete?