What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? We’re starting to see renewed optimism across the development community as interest rates begin to ease.
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? Several major trends will influence the construction industry into 2026, including strong demand for affordable housing and adoption of new technology. The need for multifamily options including ADU’s and mixed-use developments remains strong, driven by affordability challenges.
What challenges or opportunities do you anticipate for your clients as the market heads into Q4? Most of my clients are focused on the same challenge: getting projects to pencil as costs rise and requirements grow more complex.
What are you most excited about for the future of your sector? What excites me most about the future of architecture is the fusion of design, science, and social impact. Buildings are evolving from passive shelters to active contributors that store energy, foster inclusion, and reflect community values.
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? There’s an urgent need to address the housing crisis, support climate resilience, and tackle the related issues that impact livability across the region.
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? The biggest trend that I see in Berlin is the growth of multi-family housing in town. Prior to my arrival in 2015, there was little development of housing, but since 2018, we have seen over 350 units of housing be built in Berlin with more units approved,
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? We are positioning our firm to be a leader in data center design. Revenue from our Mission Critical Practice alone has grown by 130% in under two years.
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? The acceleration of transportation-oriented development. For decades, our studio has designed sustainable mixed-use projects around transit in mega-cities around the world.
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? This fall, we’re seeing a clear shift toward smarter collaboration between developers and builders – where early integration and transparent budgeting matter more than ever.
strong>What’s one major project, initiative, or innovation your firm is focused on in the months ahead? Our focus remains on helping clients grow their businesses and achieve long-term success. In the months ahead, we’re partnering on a wide range of projects nationwide, including a widebody aircraft hangar,
What are you most excited about for the future of your sector? I’m most excited about the growing role of public-private partnerships (P3) in the residential sector. Our current work at Tufts University, a P3 project,
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? We are seeing strong momentum in medical and “medical-adjacent” space uses – counseling, behavioral health, physical therapy, and early intervention services – as care models expand beyond traditional settings.