Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Urban
Flood-Proofing
Flood-proofing architecture becomes a centralized focus in urban areas.
2.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Urban Flood-Proofing trend?
Urban Flood-Proofing: Though flood-proofing has long been incorporated into architectural designs, businesses are now conceptualizing flood-proof architecture in urban environments in new ways as a reactive response to climate change, and the environmental disasters it has accelerated in might and number in recent years. This shift comes as businesses, governments and populations slowly come to terms with the climate change-related resolutions the science community has backed for some time now.
Trend themes
Themes within the Urban Flood-Proofing trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Flood-Proofing Architecture
Businesses are now conceptualizing flood-proof architecture in urban environments in new ways as a reactive response to climate change, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for architects and engineers.
02
Floating Structures
As sea levels rise and flooding becomes more prevalent, there has been an emergence of floating architecture concepts, creating opportunities in the real estate and construction industries.
03
Environmental Disaster Response
As climate change increases the frequency of environmental disasters, there is a growing need for innovative and sustainable disaster response solutions, creating opportunities in architecture and engineering industries.
Industry implications
What the Urban Flood-Proofing trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture and Engineering
Opportunities abound for architects and engineers to design and construct flood-proof and floating structures, as well as innovative environmental disaster response solutions.
For
Real Estate and Construction
As floating structures become more prevalent, there will be opportunities in real estate and construction to adapt and expand to meet the growing demand for innovative and sustainable solutions.
For
Environmental Protection and Management
As climate change worsens, there will be increasing demand for professionals in environmental protection and management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate the effects of environmental disasters.
Workshop question
How can your brand better incorporate itself into solutions to problems that will soon have local and global impacts?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Urban Flood-Proofing
Trend score 2.9 out of 10, from popularity 40%, activity 40%, freshness 8%.
Popularity40%
Activity40%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Urban Flood-Proofing trend
5 featured examples from Jan 31, 2017 to Jan 24, 2018CategoryEco
Environmental Disaster Shelters
this Ecological residence buries itself during hurricane winds
Designing innovative building solutions that respond to the challenges of climate change and natural disasters.
CategoryAutos
Flood-Proof Parking Structures
The 'Pop-up' Structure Withstands Flooding by Floating Above it
The architecture industry can explore disruptive opportunities by incorporating flood-resistant design elements into their projects, ensuring urban buildings can withstand floodin…
CategoryEco
Flood-Accommodating Park Designs
This New Dallas Park Adapts to Constant Flooding Conditions
Urban planners and designers can explore innovative solutions for creating adaptable spaces in flood-prone areas, transforming environmental challenges into community assets.
CategoryEco
Floating Flood-Protection Villages
BIG and Two Other Firms Created a Masterplan for Islais Creek
Architecture firms can explore designs for floating structures and resilient urban planning to address climate change and flooding issues.
CategoryEco
Shocking Climate Change Videos
'2C New York City' Imagines What Would Happen If Temperatures Rise
The demand for post-apocalyptic urban landscapes in television and film could present an opportunity for firms in the entertainment industry.
