Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Adaptable
Edifice
Weather-proofing goes a step further with new materials.
5.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Adaptable Edifice trend?
Adaptable Edifice: Global warming has created unpredictable circumstances in many parts of the world. This creates a need for more adaptable structures; it all begins with industrial materials, and the development of more extreme weather proofing. This adaptability goes beyond the tangible circumstances and materials, and into a need for efficient and effective solutions to global problems.
Trend themes
Themes within the Adaptable Edifice trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Adaptable Architecture
The need for resilient structures and extreme weather proofing is driving innovation in adaptable and efficient solutions.
02
Eco-Friendly Construction
Sustainable solutions for construction materials provide both functional benefits as well as environmental benefits.
03
Smart Infrastructure
Incorporating technology into construction provides opportunities for improved functionality of infrastructure in various weather conditions.
Industry implications
What the Adaptable Edifice trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Construction
The construction industry can embrace these trends to provide more efficient, functional, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
For
Energy
Energy companies can leverage the trend of smart infrastructure to improve energy management and access in extreme weather conditions.
For
Environmental Services
Environmental services can embrace the trend of eco-friendly construction to provide clients with sustainable and environmentally responsible options.
Workshop question
How can your brand contribute to the mitigation of the consequences associated with climate change?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Adaptable Edifice
Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 80%, freshness 8%.
Popularity63%
Activity80%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Adaptable Edifice trend
4 featured examples from Sep 10, 2015 to Oct 14, 2016CategoryArt & Design
Moveable Concrete Houses
This House on the Coast Can Be Moved to Adapt to the Changing Environment
The construction industry can capitalize on the opportunity to design and build moveable structures to support the changing environmental and consumer demands.
CategoryArt & Design
Aluminum Alpine Shelters
This Slovenian Shelter Can Handle Extreme Winter Conditions
There is an opportunity to innovate in the production of architecture specifically for mountain areas, incorporating extremely durable materials and unique features that often ari…
CategoryEco
Flood-Alleviating Cement
This Eco-Friendly Pervious Concrete Reduces Strain on Local Drainage
Opportunity for construction companies to develop and market sustainable, eco-friendly, and flood-reducing products.
CategoryEco
Ice-Melting Roadways
This Conductive Concrete Roadway Melts Snow and Ice on Contact
The conductive concrete roadway technology presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the transportation and infrastructure sector.
