“Sustainability will continue to be a core concern in development and design in 2021” – MEP MiddleEast

“Sustainability will continue to be a core concern in development and design in 2021” – MEP MiddleEast

Industry experts from CallisonRTKL (CRTKL) – a global consultancy specialised in architecture, design, and technology – has unveiled key trends which will advance the built environment in 2021.

Taking into account new industry regulations and social distancing guidelines, a large emphasis of the year will be focused on re-envisioning spaces leveraging experienced master planning to effectively manage spaces better.

Meeting smart city and sustainability goals continues to be key as building operators in the Middle East continue to work towards meeting the objectives set by the region's visionary leadership as well as creating happier and liveable urban communities. Innovation and technology adoption are key factors in helping to drive this.

The executive director at CRTKL and the global leader for both the firm's Planning & Urban Design Studio and its Resiliency initiative, Matthew Tribe, said: “This year has been like no other. But in any crisis, opportunities are uncovered. Businesses across the region have demonstrated agility, nimbleness and most importantly, resilience which has helped support the region in becoming one of the most rapid to bounce back for the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The pandemic's impact on the Middle East – on where we work, on how we travel, and on the