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Homes in Middle East To Become Smarter, Healthier In Future: Report | |
| Radhika Laghate |
According to the report, the typology of homes is changing, expanding, and redefining itself alongside shifting habits.
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CRTKL, a global cultural agency specialising in architecture, planning, and design, has released a report predicting the future of residential development in the Middle East.
According to the report, the typology of homes is changing, expanding, and redefining itself alongside shifting habits. Three new concepts are driving residential development in the region: health and wellness, subscription living, and the need for ESG.
In the future, homes will become smarter, healthier, and more impactful for residents. Digital connectivity will continue to expand, with the Home of Things trend on the rise. This includes embedded sensors, processing abilities, software, and other technologies that connect and exchange data with devices and systems.
Three Concepts to Drive Development
Wellness: These changes will make work, chores, time with friends, and health and wellness more accessible than ever while collecting important biometric data.
Subscription Living: With online sales and package deliveries on the rise, city centres are turning to street-navigating robots to meet these needs. In the future, buildings will need to incorporate landing docks and specialised mailrooms for deliveries, easing the burden on the curb and ensuring package safety and storage.
Need for ESG: With the UAE hosting the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), ESG metrics are a standard for residents and investors. The real estate industry must create opportunities through social impact investing, such as multi-tenant shared spaces and the transformation of underutilised buildings into thriving social venues.
In the UAE's 'Year of Sustainability,' a sustainable real estate market goes beyond the energy efficiency of a finished building and includes low-carbon construction processes to meet ambitious regional governmental targets to reach net-zero.
In conclusion, CRTKL's report highlights the importance of creating healthier, smarter, and more sustainable residential communities in the Middle East. With changing habits and shifting variables, residential development must adapt to meet the needs of residents while also being mindful of ESG metrics and creating a positive social impact.