These cutting-edge trends show how modern architecture stands to impact our everyday lives and society at large.

While range of alarming issues are impacting our life, from the global-warming to the pollution and density in the growing cities of developing countries, architecture, somehow, can provide a part of solution to press those ones and enhance the quality of our life. Archdaily had curated a list of growing architectural trends to predict which ones will make waves in the near future. Let's take a look!

1. Small Space Living

Photo by Fedrico Villa

Small spaces continue to be a growing trend in 2019—including tiny cabins, petite prefabs, and breathtaking airstream transformations. Minimalism and tiny living can be great solutions for anyone trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle, or for those that simply don't have an abundance of space to work with. Small space living proves that no matter how much space you have (or don't have), there's always room for good design.

2. Accessibility in Design

Photo by Charlos Chavarria

Accessible design ensures that everyone has access to adequate and functional spaces in both public and private contexts. Homes such as the one pictured above in Northern California carefully address the needs of the homeowners. The plan creates accessible paths for Melanie Maher, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.

Other examples of architecture that emphasizes accessibility are homes designed for aging in place to accommodate senior homeowners. Housing communities that provide shelter for those struggling with homelessness and/or those struggling with mental health also focus on the ways in which architecture can provide positive solutions on an individual and societal level.

3. Automation and Robotic Design 

Photo by Ori

We've seen a huge upsurge in smart home products that make it easy to address everyday household needs—from adjusting the temperature to checking who's at the front door, or even getting a good night's rest. Many of these systems will also learn your preferences and adjust your home's environment accordingly.

Robotic furniture also offers new ways to maximize space. Ori's Cloud Bed is a multifunctional furnishing that doubles as a sofa and a coffee table. Needless to say, it's a major upgrade from the traditional Murphy bed.

4. Recycle Materials

Photo by Mark Seelen

As the need for sustainability becomes more urgent, architects are increasingly turning to recycled materials. Studio2012's project (pictured above) shows that while using recycled materials is rooted in sustainability, aesthetics and craftsmanship don't have to be sacrificed. 

On a larger scale, cities are implementing strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of construction and development. This approach encourages "degrowth" by focusing more energy into the renovation and rehabilitation of spaces through adaptive reuse projects, as opposed to the development of new structures.

5. Energy-Efficient Homes

Photo by Australian firm Archiblox

Energy-efficient homes help address the urgent global warming crisis while saving homeowners money on utility bills. It's now even possible to design "zero-energy" homes that supply all of their own electricity needs and "energy positive" buildings that produce more energy than they use.

*Source: https://www.dwell.com/