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TRENDS IN BUILDING & ARCHITECTURE : BUILT TO LAST
Fashions and fads come and go , but buildings and architecture leave a legacy . Architecture both reflects and shapes the society it serves . As a discipline , it provides a functional framework for fashionable structures that convey contemporary building trends and materials . As an art , architecture speaks to the prevailing preferences , problems and cultural norms and values of society at the time .
Nowadays , the most pressing problem of today ’ s society – the need to address climate change and protect the natural environment
– has become the dominant factor driving decisions in the art and science of modern architecture and building .
This mega-trend is dictating choices in structural design , material manufacturing and building performance through 2024 and beyond .
Eva-Last , leaders in advanced composite building materials , unpacks how this legacy will impact current building trends and architecture :
Green Building & Sustainability as a Mega-Trend Without a doubt , green building and sustainability is the dominant force influencing international urban development .
Green building is now the most prevalent movement happening in the built environment . The entire construction industry is looking to service an increasingly urbanised population , while reducing its enormous environmental impact . And never has the call for sustainable development been more urgent !
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