Trends & insights

Psychological and physical safety needs are driving new design theories

Certifications ranking health in office buildings are cropping up in major real estate markets as COVID raises the stakes on employee wellbeing

How health concerns and cost savings are making long-term changes to the business trip

Small homes in Asia Pacific and generally missing colleagues are cited as a top reasons why the generation is itching for office life

Coronavirus is amplifying demand for more flexible commercial real estate

Distributed office models could help relieve employee anxiety

With more companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint, their energy strategies play a big part in achieving their targets

As COVID-19 forces companies to rethink their office space and culture, workplaces apps are adapting to include new features and information

China, Japan and South Korea show first signs of recovery in commercial real estate.

Private debt funds are plugging a gap left by commercial banks as COVID takes its toll

The country’s biggest-ever deal is just one sign of investors seeking to take advantage of fast-expanding cities and market reform

Hastily enacted regulations addressing a fast-unfolding pandemic have introduced a layer of complexity around leases between tenants and landlords.

High Net Worth and Family Office capital is playing an even bigger part in real estate investment across the globe as private investors seek to take advantage of opportunities emerging from ongoing uncertainty.

Investors in Asia Pacific are increasingly looking to industrial assets to satisfy more defensive strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Australia Post, Facebook, among companies committing to new space in big cities

Countries with deep domestic pools of capital outperformed the broader market in the first half of the year.

While some smart cities projects hitting hurdles, China’s are racing to the front of the pack

Better building standards are among efforts to help the built environment withstand the changing climate

During the economic downturn, companies are looking closely at cost savings from doing good

Traditionally given over to ventilation shafts or solar panels, today’s rooftops are increasingly becoming green spaces as part of a drive towards cleaner cities

Asia’s cities are leading the charge on employing super-fast internet speeds

Investors and supermarket chains are becoming increasingly involved in the niche sector

Retailers invest in touchless technology, expecting longer-term shifts in consumer behavior

Local travel has been picking up after months of lockdown