As we reflect back on how far we have come, we must keep an eye on what lies ahead. Over the next 20 years we will experience some of the greatest demographic, technological, environmental and social challenges of our time. Together these will transform the world of real estate.
To help the industry gear up for change, here we offer a collection of views and insights around seven major trends. To filter and discover content for each trend simply click on the heading below.
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Developing new assets to meet low or zero carbon standards and retrofitting existing assets to deliver better environmental performance. Moving to building-integrated renewable energy solutions or partnering to deliver community-based energy generation. Adapting buildings to climatic extremes and putting effective drought and flood management strategies in place.
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace. We offer advice and support to help businesses better understand how things are changing. We explore the gig economy, mobile internet, co-working, ‘big data’and other technology-enabled trends already underway,as well as the innovations that will become a reality in the future. We shine a light on emerging areas such artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing and energy storage. We line out our views on how these will influence the demand and location of physical buildings and jobs of every kind, for decades to come.
We will be sharing information and advice about the major demographic shifts on the horizon and why everyone with a stake in real estate must implement bold new strategies to cope with these trends. We’ll examine why demand for physical assets that cater to older generations will soar, while those aimed at a younger market will plunge. We’ll also look at why the property industry needs to be more inclusive and how millennials will completely reinvent our traditional work-life model.
We will be highlighting some of the ways in which buildings and public spaces can enhance not only the sustainability but also the liveability and appeal of urban centres. Whether it’s green spaces, local food production, intelligent buildings, smart infrastructure, leisure and cultural facilities or compact and affordable housing – from a property perspective the options are enormous.
We will explore how our built environment can combat some of society’s most pressing health challenges—such as obesity, mental health issues, physical inactivity and the needs of an ageing population. We’lltouch on some of the big design trends already underway and why demand for these will grow. We’ll not only explorewhat this means for planners and designers,but also employers searching for inventive ways to standout, attract and get the best out of their people.
We will be examining how we can meet the resource challenge and bring down the harmful ecological footprint of buildings. We’ll look at the benefits of new circular buildings and how these will be cheaper and more efficient in the long run. We’ll also explore advanced construction methods and innovative materials that use less virgin resources and radically reduce waste.
We will reveal why the industry will need to be a force for much greater social good and why we must affect real change within our own organisations and beyond. We shine a light on new ways of capturing and communicating the far-reaching and deeply positive outcomes that can be achieved when factoring society into our decisions. We also touch upon the role of real estate in fixing some of society’s big challenges and why buildings and companies alike must better reflect (and contribute to) the world in which we work.
Land & Resource Scarcity It’s easy to forget we’re in the midst of a global water crisis when you turn on the tap and plentiful water pours forth. But thanks to climate change and over consumption, many regions of the world are now experiencing extreme droughts like never before. And what used to be a phenomenon limited to dry […]
The Low Carbon Economy Transparency & Social Value Green bonds are debt instruments used to finance projects that deliver environmental benefits. Recent years have seen a near-exponential growth of green bond issuance. But what does this trend mean for sustainable real estate projects?
Health & Wellness Imperative We spend around 90% of our lives indoors, and the way buildings are designed makes a huge difference to our health and wellbeing. Places where people can be active, breathe in fresh air, eat healthily and connect with nature will become important tools for combating modern health challenges.
Transparency & Social Value There is growing evidence that businesses that integrate environmental and social issues into their core strategies financially outperform. According to a 2014 report by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), S&P 500 businesses that are leaders on climate change management achieved 18% higher profitability compared to low scoring peers and 67% higher than non-responders.
The Low Carbon Economy The fallout from climate change and the actions required to deal with it will have profound consequences for real estate, capital flows and valuations. The property sector will be hit worse than most; not least because it’s so energy intensive. Shifting to a lower carbon economy will be an enormous challenge – requiring funding for […]
Health & Wellness Imperative According to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the market for wellness tourism is expected to reach $680 billion this year, as health-conscious travellers look to stay fit and improve their lifestyles while away.
Land & Resource Scarcity The Earth’s already struggling to support our consumption. A growing population and middle class will only put more pressure on resources in the years ahead. This will drive competition and costs for energy, water, land and materials, and create uncertainty in many supply chains and markets.
Demographic & Workplace Change Urbanisation The UK is suffering from a critical housing shortage. The issue is simple in economic terms: a looming labour shortage and fluctuating material prices are serving to exacerbate the already pressing demand for more new homes.
Land & Resource Scarcity The term “net positive” is becoming an increasingly popular buzzword in the real estate sector, with companies setting goals to put back more into society, the environment and the global economy than they take out. Up until now such commitments have only been made by consumer brands such as Coca-Cola, BT and Kingfisher, but a […]
Urbanisation Land & Resource Scarcity As the ‘buy local’ movement and our desire to connect with nature grows, we’re starting to see novel ways to make local agriculture an integral part of urban life. Let’s take a look at why roof top gardens, planted façades, inner city allotments and even underground farms are springing up in cities all over the […]
Transparency & Social Value In recent years sustainability reporting has moved from a niche activity to the mainstream. Pressure to report is now coming from all sides of the corporate parapet, and one approach that’s receiving a lot of attention is something called integrated reporting (IR). But will this relatively new idea withstand the test of time? And what […]
Transparency & Social Value A swarm of global trends are causing retail centres to change the role they play in people’s lives. It turns out that an old concept called ‘placemaking’ – which focusses not just on physical spaces but the human interactions within them – could provide fresh optimism. Let’s take a look at how an emphasis on […]
The Low Carbon Economy Businesses are key actors in the fight against climate change. Here we explore the concept of Science Based Targets and explain why more companies should use these to pull their weight when it comes to taking action on climate change.
Transparency & Social Value We’re heading into an era of hyper transparency. People not only expect businesses to ‘give back’ to society, and to be a force for good, they will expose unjust practices on a scale not yet possible.
Technological Innovation Augmented and virtual reality has entered the world of real estate. These bold new technologies are already guiding construction at one end of the chain, and property sales at the other. They’ve caught on quickest in residential sales with companies such as Zoopla, Rightmove, Walton & Allen and even Foxtons — but other sectors are […]
Transparency & Social Value The concept of placemaking traditionally descends from architecture and the practice of designing places for people, rather than for infrastructure. We are now seeing placemaking being considered beyond the design and development of a place, and throughout its management, marketing and even valuation.
Technological Innovation Innovation is not something people typically associate with the property industry – but innovate it must.
Technological Innovation Transparency & Social Value Blockchain has been described as a technology that will ‘change the world’. It’s already causing a stir in the financial sector and with its potential to shift even major property deals online, it’s likely to revolutionise the world of property, too.
Demographic & Workplace Change According to research from PwC, Millennials are expected to make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020. Born at the end of the 20th century, they are a generation that grew up immersed in technology and social media.
Technological Innovation Property technology, or ‘PropTech’ for short, is a catch-all term for describing a wave of companies using technology to refine, improve or reinvent the gamut of services we rely on in the property industry.y there.
Urbanisation Health & Wellness Imperative Transparency & Social Value We’ve known for some time that our home and office environments affect not just our emotional wellbeing but our physical health too. Now we’re realising that not only are our buildings important for our health – the fabric of the area surrounding them is vitally important too.
Urbanisation Health & Wellness Imperative The lines between the green and the healthy building movements are constantly blurring. Developers – especially those in the resi and mixed-use space – are starting to wrap up green and healthy into one beautifully seamless package. And it’s not just happening at one-off buildings anymore. We’re seeing developers apply the same logic to wholesale […]
Urbanisation The world may be on the cusp of a transport revolution. The prototypes tested by Google and Tesla on the streets of America have led to suggestions that the human element – with all its miscalculations, risk-taking and other flaws – could soon be removed from the motor vehicle.
Urbanisation Transparency & Social Value Homelessness is on the rise in many countries across Europe. Crisis – the UK’s national charity for homeless people and JLL’s charity partner – explains how Finland has reversed this trend with its ‘Housing First’ approach.
The Low Carbon Economy Urbanisation Buildings are central to the transition towards smarter, more sustainable cities. The buildings sector must invest in smart solutions in order to capitalize on the exciting and unexplored opportunities this trend promises.
Urbanisation Health & Wellness Imperative For centuries, nature and the built environment have not been on good terms. Enter biophilia, a concept reconnecting nature and city-dwellers.
The Low Carbon Economy As the climate’s tipping point gets closer, the financial elite are starting to fret about the financial fallout. One thing’s for sure – climate change is no longer just an environment problem, it’s a business one too.
Land & Resource Scarcity Providing for the needs of today without compromising natural resources
Technological Innovation Health & Wellness Imperative We spend 90 percent of our time indoors where the air can be two to five times more polluted than outside. Find out why and how employers are using the latest technologies to improve the air we breathe at work.
Technological Innovation The way we shop and work is changing. Find out how we must adapt buildings to utilise this change.
Demographic & Workplace Change The UK is facing a colossal skills gap, and older workers are vital to filling it. Find out what businesses must do to appeal to this huge pool of talented and experienced workers.
The Low Carbon Economy Energy storage – heralded as a solution to our burgeoning electricity supply crisis – is certain to become an important part of our future energy infrastructure. But what will it take to bring such technologies closer to home, or to the office?
Transparency & Social Value Philip Hirst, Director, Upstream Sustainability Services discusses how measuring and reporting social impact can lessen issues associated with transparency.
Health & Wellness Imperative With half of the UK’s workforce facing at least one long-term health problem in the next 40 years, discusses how the built environment can play a vital role in improving health, wellbeing and productivity.
Technological Innovation Tim Vallance, Lead Director – UK Retail & Leisure talks about the technological changes that will affect the property industry in the coming years and how businesses must prepare and adapt to that change.
Urbanisation Katie Kopec, Director – Strategic Development Consulting, JLL and Adam Challis, Head of Residential Research, JLL addresses how the property industry can harness the economic growth by building sustainable communities.
Demographic & Workplace Change The long term impact of demographics is a major issue for the property industry. Jon Neale, Head of Research, JLL discusses how the property industry can adapt to address this issue.
The Low Carbon Economy Darren Berman, Lead Director, Upstream Sustainability Service talks about the consequences of man-made climate change and how the real estate industry can set NetPositive targets to tackle climate change.
Technological Innovation Demographic & Workplace Change Buildings are using new technology to gain a life of their own, from adjusting the environment to fit your needs to helping you find a parking space. We explore how automation and robotics are transforming the way we manage and experience buildings.
Transparency & Social Value Discover how leaders in the property industry are aiming to fix some of society’s big challenges and why more companies want to be a force for much greater social good.
Urbanisation Land & Resource Scarcity Space, especially in city centres, is limited and expensive. Developers are turning to visionary and imaginative solutions to unlock land in rather unusual places.
Land & Resource Scarcity JLL imagines a world in which buildings become indefinite material banks with sustained value. And talks about embarking on a circular economy transformation of its own.
Health & Wellness Imperative The property industry is poised for a major shift towards healthier building methods and design practices. We’ve uncovered five inspirational projects that push the limits of healthy buildings.
Demographic & Workplace Change Health & Wellness Imperative The impact of art in the workplace is often underestimated. We look at Companies using art to create a good impression, inspire employees, increase productivity and reduce stress. It’s time to get serious about creativity in the workplace.
Technological Innovation Demographic & Workplace Change Change is coming to workplace as advancing technology and data driven insights fuel new ways of working. Here are five ways to future proof your workplace.
Urbanisation From half-empty office blocks to vacant parking bays, it’s time to use ‘wasted’ space in our cities in a more productive way.
Urbanisation Despite making significant progress, London is groaning under the weight of its traffic. Cities the world-over will be watching intently to see how London gets itself out of a jam.
The Low Carbon Economy Transparency & Social Value Differences in the way companies set goals and assess carbon emissions could stifle attempts to keep the climate cool and frustrate climate-conscious millennials.
Demographic & Workplace Change Land & Resource Scarcity The sharing economy is gathering tremendous pace and is set to radically alter the way we use commercial buildings in future. Those business that can embrace this trend and adapt ahead of the rest, are sure to thrive.
Urbanisation Times are changing in the global urban hierarchy. We explore six European cities at the forefront of urban transformation.
Technological Innovation Cutting edge technologies are making waves in the construction industry and are set to completely revolutionise every aspect of the job. From drones to smart helmets, tech-based solutions are helping the industry adapt to a skill and resource crunch.
Technological Innovation From London to Taipei, smart cities around the globe are built one smart, energy-efficient building at a time, using leading-edge technology to conserve energy and resources and to create exceptional spaces for their inhabitants.
Technological Innovation Demographic & Workplace Change Health & Wellness Imperative Slowly but surely the science of behavioural economics and its most potent offspring – ‘gamification’ is establishing itself in the workplace, making fitness fun, driving lasting behavioural change and re-energising the workforce.
Transparency & Social Value Companies are taking a closer look at their social impacts. We outline five things you need to consider before attempting to figure out the impact of your buildings.
Transparency & Social Value Companies are increasingly judged by the impact they have on the world around them. More businesses are turning to something called Total Impact (TI) for help.
Transparency & Social Value Historically not a diverse industry, the tech sector appears to finally be taking diversity seriously. Why? The promise of better business results.
The Low Carbon Economy Land & Resource Scarcity The industrial sector has been fairly slow to embrace green buildings, but there are signs it has turned a corner. The payoff is clearer than ever and for forward-thinking companies, the benefits abound.
Land & Resource Scarcity More businesses are thinking circular. Nothing is wasted and resources are endlessly repurposed. It’s a logical solution to a resource-constrained world but can it work for buildings?
Health & Wellness Imperative Twenty-first century health problems, from depression to obesity, are expected to rise at an alarming rate. Here are four simple ways to create a healthier and more productive workplace for your staff.
Urbanisation Health & Wellness Imperative As more employees take to cycling to work, the traditional bike rack is being replaced by an array of creative solutions from cycle-in offices to underground storage lockers. Are you ready for the cycling revolution?
The Low Carbon Economy Net zero energy buildings have become a big talking point. But what does a net zero building really look like? And is it really achievable?
The Low Carbon Economy Urbanisation Electric Vehicles will become a common feature of our roads in the next decade. As the incentives for Electric Vehicles grow, the costs will only fall, creating sound motivation for companies to cater for them.
