Agencies conceptualize floating cities to combat overpopulation
Implications - With rising populations in urban centers a growing concern around the world, design firms are conceptualizing, and in some cases actually creating, floating cities or communities that could mitigate some of the risks associated with overpopulation. These creative conceptualizations would ease consumers' lifestyle-related burdens in regards to transit, housing and health, while also easing the burden on local governments' public services.
Workshop Question - How can your brand contribute to a future that mitigates the lifestyle and/or business-related consequences associated with overcrowding and pollution?
Trend Themes
1. Floating Cities - Conceptualizing and building floating cities have gained attention as a potential solution to combat overpopulation in urban centers.
2. Eco-friendliness - As a response to the environmental impact of urbanization, sustainable materials, renewable energy sources and even recycled waste are integrated into futuristic city designs.
3. Modular Architecture - City designs leverage off modular architecture and flexible, multi-use spaces to address car ownership reduction, alternative public transportation and housing shortages.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can integrate the trends of floating cities, eco-friendliness and modular architecture to design sustainable cities for an expanding population.
2. Engineering - Engineering firms can focus on the development of renewable energy sources and responsible waste management solutions for sustainable city projects.
3. Real Estate - Real estate companies can leverage off modular architecture, flexible city plans and mobility options to offer sustainable, multi-functional housing units.
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