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We are currently witnessing the most significant wave of urbanization or a return to cities and the associated urban gentrification. The reasons for this comeback in demand for urban areas include employment availability, living expenses, and a general preference for a more minimalistic, yet cosmopolitan style of life. The building sector has seen major changes over the previous two decades, laying the stage for a future in which old spatial notions are no longer viable. The need for green infrastructure and energy efficiency is being emphasized, and the distinction between private and public space is becoming increasingly blurred. Crowdfunding and collaborative design are becoming increasingly popular approaches to architectural projects. These changes are astounding.
Architects’ roles may not be what we think of them to be now. Specialists will become involved members of the team in architecture firms, working on complicated projects requiring knowledge from several disciplines. Many of the job profiles now available in the construction field should be eliminated because of the development of professionals from diverse areas. According to observers, engagement with industry leaders is no longer a luxury, but rather a need for satisfying challenging demands.
Smart Cities
Cities such as New York and Paris have transformed old railroads into urban parks that instil tranquillity and calm amid urban chaos, and cities such as Singapore have integrated nature with technology in their Gardens by the Bay Park, which is made up of solar-powered supertrees where wildlife likes to congregate. These are only a few instances of futuristic urban architecture, in which nature, technology, and people come together to create something spectacular that resembles a scenario from a science fiction film. It’s hard to visualize how cities will emerge in 2050. One thing is certain: they must become more adaptable, less wasteful, cleaner, and more habitable for their people, or they will collapse.
Technology
Virtual reality will soon be used in the creation of every design, allowing the user to fully immerse himself in a 1:1-scale, 3D (BIM) model that can be edited and delivers an astonishingly precise sensation of presence in a space that has yet to be created. Together, virtual reality and 3D printed construction will push the boundaries of architecture and construction to new heights.
Vertical Cities
Vertical farming has grown in popularity among scientists as a remedy to the environmental problems caused by regular agriculture. Vertical cities are the next step up from high-rise urban residences. Apartments and companies, as well as entire communities, will thrive in a multi-tiered structure.
Transits
Ridesharing providers like Uber and Ola help reduce emissions and traffic; car-sharing companies, in turn, reduce the need to own a car, and the advances in electric vehicles, when combined with lower pricing, more individuals are likely to purchase one when the time comes. The only way forward for the cities to accommodate the growing population is to reduce car dependence as much as possible and invest in sustainable public transport. The cities are not successful when each of their citizens is rich enough to drive a car but, the cities success is seen when the higher-income people of the city prefer public transit rather than riding a car.
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