What person, project, transaction, or market trend had the greatest impact on your industry this year?

Architecture and real estate has been impacted by the growing density of cities. Developing urban hubs have pushed for more community–oriented and transit–oriented design trends and are pushing designers to look at planning and architecture will new perspectives.

What emerging trends will drive investment and development in 2024?

Smart buildings will drive investment and development in 2024. This will reflect the efforts to improve building performance as well as occupant quality of life. Further integration of the Internet of Things can provide more control of systems in both single-family homes as well as large mixed-use buildings.