Future condos being designed with Zoom rooms, balconies and touchless tech
A man works on a balcony railing at a condo tower under construction, in Vancouver on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO ? When Adele Rankin envisions condos of the future, she sees people exercising on balconies, booking “Zoom rooms” or using coworking spaces within their buildings.
The managing principal of B+H Architects’ Vancouver studio and others working in real estate say more outdoor spaces, areas catering to those working from home, touchless technology and additional elevators will feature heavily in post-pandemic condos.
“We’ve all discovered over (the pandemic) how important the home is, but we have a lot of people who cannot afford amplified homes or individual spaces dedicated to working, especially if there’s two people working from home,” said Rankin. These people are sparking a shift in condo features and amenities as they seek opportunities to enjoy fresh air and be productive without venturing far from home or exposing themselves to the virus.
While there has long been demand for outdoor amenities, Jared Menkes said the pandemic cranked up the interest condo dwellers have in outside spaces.
“They want that balcony, even if they’re just going to put their bike out there,” said the executive vice-president of Menkes Development Ltd.’s highrise residential business.
People didn’t think much about balconies before, but now they’re asking if they’re...
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