The Homes of the Future: Trends Shaping How We Will Live

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Our world is changing—how we communicate, move around, eat, and more—but is it changing where and how we live? The real estate sector is in a moment of renewal and adaptation to modern society. This raises questions: What will homes look like in 20 years? What will society demand, and what features will future houses have?

At Mendebal, we don’t have a crystal ball to predict the future, but we can share the trends that designers and builders are already considering. Think of it as a word search with words like: flexible, connected, coliving and coworking, sustainable, and smart.

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Here’s what each of these means:

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FLEXIBLE

Future homes must adapt to the needs of their owners. For example, as families grow, a home should allow for a larger living room, a brighter kitchen, additional bedrooms, or even spaces to work and study.

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CONNECTED

Today, constant internet access is essential. Homes with Wi-Fi in common areas are becoming increasingly relevant, ensuring residents stay connected at all times.

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MILLENNIALS, COLIVING, AND COWORKING

By 2050, 75% of homebuyers will be millennials—a generation that values experiences over possessions. Therefore, common areas will play a larger role in residential projects.

• Coworking: Shared workspaces within buildings.
• Coliving: Residences where inhabitants share common areas for work, leisure, and entertainment.

A prime example is Mitika, a project that revolutionized studio apartments in the city and delighted millennials. [Discover it here].

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ECO-FRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLE HOMES

Energy-efficient homes reduce utility costs and use less water and electricity, allowing families to invest savings in health, education, and entertainment.

• Using eco-sustainable materials in construction reduces environmental impact and lowers CO2 emissions.
• Efficient homes also tend to increase in market value compared to less sustainable ones.

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SMART HOMES

Home automation is gaining importance in our modern, digital world. Smart homes simplify life by integrating technology into daily routines—from making coffee to controlling door locks.

Now that you know these projections for Colombia’s real estate sector, you have a clearer picture of the opportunities for investing in housing.

If you want to explore investment opportunities in Bogotá and surrounding areas, contact us so we can help you find the best options to invest your capital wisely.

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