# Low-Cost Highrise Urban highrise buildings are lower in cost without sacrificing design. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Apr 4, 2018 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/lowcost-highrise ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Low-Cost Highrise trend? **Low-Cost Highrise:** Though still rare, designers are conceptualizing ways that urban highrise buildings can combine functionality, modern design, and low costs. This shift comes as gentrification continues to push out low-income families from their communities, with some consumers beginning to understand the importance of elevating culture in design, rather than transforming it in a way that is highly exclusionary to most. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 4, 2017 to Mar 20, 2018 - Published: Apr 4, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Low-Cost Highrise trend ### Low-Cost Urban Highrise The push for urban highrise buildings with updated functionality and modern design is offering an opportunity to design buildings that provide elevation to culture and combat high costs and gentrification. ### Innovative Affordable Housing New and creative methods, such as transforming shipping containers into affordable housing and using reconfigurable methods to create compact apartments, could be the key to increasing affordability and combating housing crises globally. ### Luxury Living with Inclusivity The creation of high-end buildings with affordable and safe housing for all, complete with amenities and extra luxury features, offers a unique opportunity for the creation of inclusive living spaces. ## What the Low-Cost Highrise trend means for industry ### For Architecture Innovative building design and creative problem-solving, shaping the future of urban spaces. ### For Construction Efficiency and cost-effectiveness in building practices to better provide housing solutions and minimize environmental impact. ### For Real estate A focus on developing properties that provide affordable and practical living spaces, addressing pressing social and economic justice issues. ## Workshop question How can your brand become more inclusive in the way it sells its products? ## Trend signals for Low-Cost Highrise Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 80%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Low-Cost Highrise trend 5 featured examples from Oct 4, 2017 to Mar 20, 2018. - [Reconfigurable Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments1): White Arkitekter Prototype Homes with Movable Walls (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture and design industry can explore innovative ways to create customizable compact apartments with movable walls. - [Shipping Container Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shipping-container-development): LA is Developing 84 Units of Affordable Housing (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The use of shipping containers for affordable housing creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for architects to design and build sustainable communities. - [New-Age Apartment Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hub-building): The Hub Building in Brooklyn is a 54-Storey Modern Living Concept (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Hub Building's mix of luxury and affordable housing opens avenues for disruptors in the real estate industry. - [Affordable Latticed Apartment Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-towers): The DFA Propositions These 'Floating' Buildings in Manhattan (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Real estate companies can capitalize on the trend for budget-friendly apartments by developing affordable housing that caters to the middle and lower classes. - [Modern Affordable Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-sorro-community): The Bill Sorro Community Offers Cost-Friendly Living Solutions (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Real estate industry professionals could leverage modern design, innovative materials, and construction techniques to create affordable housing options. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)