Future-proofing is a strategic approach that architects and builders use when designing buildings. The concept is all about predicting potential future challenges—  anything from environmental pressures, such as extreme weather conditions, to societal changes, like new technology demands. 

By anticipating these factors, a building can remain functional and relevant, even as times change. The goal is to prevent a building from becoming obsolete or outdated, ensuring it can serve its purpose for many years to come. Download our top 4 tips for future proofing your next building below! 

Modular construction has emerged as a promising method to address the growing demand for housing solutions that are quicker to market and more affordable. It is an innovative approach where building components are prefabricated in a factory setting and then assembled on-site, offering significant time and cost savings.

However, achieving these benefits hinges critically on collaboration with experienced general contractors and factories during the design phase. Without a design that aligns with the principles of modular construction, the promised efficiencies can evaporate due to increased variation and complexity.

Download our Top Tips for designing a successful modular structure to save time and money in construction!

Affordable student housing has become a critical issue in higher education, significantly impacting students’ ability to succeed academically and maintain their well-being.

In the short term, to address the pressing issue of affordable student housing, institutions must implement comprehensive support services to mitigate the impact of housing scarcity.

In the mid-and long-term, institutions are implementing a patchwork of tactics to make new student housing developments “pencil out”. To meet this crisis, institutions are getting creative with a mix of funding and innovative construction techniques.

Explore solutions and success stories in our piece below!