Do you ever think about what architecture will be like in the future? Of course you do. If you have an eye for the surrounding environment and are constantly thinking of ways to improve it for the public, you want to ensure that what you create is sustainable for generations.

To gauge what we can expect for years to come, Fast Company asked some of the world’s most innovative companies what current trends they think will shape the future. Mostly optimistic, they predicted starchitecture will fade out; the field will be more collaborative; the divide between public and private space will dissolve; Chinese architecture will not be as flamboyant; and towers will be constructed of natural materials such as wood or mud. While this may not sound as pretty or flashy as the projects we see on the boards today, the experts predict they will be far more useful on an everyday basis. Read More