Gensler ’ s 2025 Design Forecast reveals trends shaping urban transformation
T he global architecture and design firm Gensler unveils its 2025 Design Forecast , spotlighting five transformative forces set to shape the future of design and urban life worldwide . The publication identifies the top global design trends that will impact the real estate and built environment in 2025 , emphasising humancentered , adaptable spaces and a shift toward resilient urban environments . With forward-thinking research and strategic advice , the trend report empowers clients and industry partners to tackle today ’ s critical challenges and create positive impact in their communities .
Jordan Goldstein and Elizabeth Brink , Gensler Co-CEOs , said : “ This year ’ s Design Forecast shows how bold , imaginative design can respond to global challenges and drive real world impact . We are in a truly transformative moment for our industry , one that calls for breakthrough ideas and innovative solutions that transform the human experience . Looking ahead , we ’ re optimistic about design ’ s ability to create a more sustainable future that inspires and supports people in meaningful ways .”
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Find the full report here : https :// www . gensler . com / pressreleases / design-forecast-2025-urban-transformation-trends
Sweco study : Regenerative design can increase urban green-blue areas in European cities by 42 %
A new Sweco study highlights the potential of 22 European cities to enhance liveability , sustainability and resilience through regenerative design in the built environment . By adopting the principles of regenerative design , these cities can increase the size of their green-blue areas by 42 % – and align with the new EU nature restoration law related to urban ecosystems .
Currently , 75 % of EU citizens reside in urban areas . As cities expand , green-blue spaces tend to be sacrificed for grey infrastructure , thereby negatively impacting biodiversity . By paving over natural surfaces , removing trees , and channelling waterways , urban development has led to ecological ‘ dead zones ’ and increased vulnerability to floods and heatwaves .
“ The decline of biodiversity is progressing at an alarming rate and scale , triggering a chain reaction . This also threatens the essential ecosystem services that citizens rely on , such as clean water and air and pollinating crops ,” said Tobias Nauwelaers , a Sweco expert in nature restoration and urban ecology and one of the authors of the report .
Recent data from the European Environment Agency shows that 81 % of protected habitats are in poor condition , with only 9 % improving . Under the new EU Nature Restoration Law , which aims to restore degraded ecosystems , member states are required to plan and follow up on their contribution to reversing this trend .
“ One solution to Europe ’ s city biodiversity problem is applying the principles of regenerative design . By incorporating natural systems and semi-natural systems to achieve more green-blue areas , the cities can not only minimise environmental harm , but also start ‘ giving back ’ by contributing positively to ecosystems and boosting biodiversity . There is EU funding available to address this problem , as at least EUR 20 billion a year will be allocated from the 2021 – 2027 EU budget for spending on biodiversity ,” added Nauwelaers .
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