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? 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.
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? Rent growth is leveling off, and residents are seeking more than amenities – they want experiences. Our resident survey found that 76% of renters value fitness and wellness most,
What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? There has been an ongoing and unfortunate trend in our industry, and that’s a severe skilled labor shortage. I’m sorry to say that it appears that this is going to continue into 2026 and beyond,
What challenges or opportunities do you anticipate for your clients as the market heads into Q4? Staying ahead of the ever-changing performance requirements dictated in the building codes. Codes are making it more and more challenging for façades to meet the requirements.