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4 trends shaping the buildings of the future

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Liveable, sustainable, resilient and affordable real estate is essential to our shared future. As populations age, more buildings will have to adapt to the needs of older people, offering qualities such as accessibility and proximity to medical care in vibrant mixed-use neighbourhoods rather than traditional single-use developments.

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