Emerging architecture trends for 2018

2017 has been a good year for architects, and 2018 is just right around the corner. As with any other industry, the architecture industry faces new challenges and opportunities each year. As 2017 is coming to an end, let’s examine the emerging trends in architecture for 2018: 

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Public and private spaces come together 

More and more people gather in urban areas, so the prices for real estate increase as cities today face a space crunch. This can result in long traffic jams. Because of this, cities combine public and private spaces and have designated fixed spaces for residential, commercial and industrial. 

Increased use of high technology in construction 

The rise of 3-D-printed construction projects has opened many doors of opportunities for architects. 3-D printing technology is now past the apprenticeship stage and is ready to make a huge impact on large-scale development. Holland is the prime example of this, as it produced the world’s first 3-D printed concrete bridge. 

At one with nature

2017 is the year the world focused on the need to pay close attention to the state of the environment. That’s why in 2018, we will see more architectural projects planned with the environment in mind. Apple’s new headquarters was a good example being completed last September. 

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The Pros and Cons of Children Using Tablets

Tablets and smartphones are a common sight in almost every household in America. That’s the age we live in. These gadgets have proven very useful for work, entertainment, and keeping kids busy and quiet.

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Particularly for parents who have more urgent things to do than attending to their children, these gadgets are a great bribery tool. Though smartphones and tablets are effective tools for calming the kids, they have adverse effects. Here are the pros and cons of kids using tablets or smartphones:
Cons
1.During the child’s first five years, their brain develops rapidly. Very young children learn best by interacting with people. Screen time limits babies’ social interaction, limiting brain development in the process.
2.Babies and toddlers learn better with materials they can touch, versus what they can see on a screen.
3.Studies are proving that over-exposure to screen has an impact on attention span and concentration.
Pros
1.Kids develop an aptitude for technology, which is an important skill now, and more so in the future.
2.Gadgets offer an opportunity for your child to learn and stimulate his mind in a fun way.
3.Screens can be used to spur babies’ cognitive and social development. Given parents are involved in their child’s use of devices.

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