Autonomous mini-stations generating alternative power will become a reality. There will be several other sources of heating to have as a safety net: a stove, a fireplace, a solid fuel boiler, a fuel generator, solar panels.

In addition to water, they can partially provide a home with heating. Geothermal wells are gaining popularity already. The buildings of the future will be proud and independent, with their own water supply and heating. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the entrance area will be separated so that we can leave our shoes, clothing and belongings on the street, rather than carry dirt into the living quarters. We'll also be saying goodbye to one of the main trends of recent years: open-plan spaces, with the entrance, living room, dining space and kitchen united. There will not only be a garage near the house, but also a hopper, or at least a fortified 'minus' floor with a pantry for food and water. The desire to prepare your home for natural or man-made hazards is no longer surprising. Looking at our real experience, films about the end of the world no longer seem to be so fantastic. But now we can expect that trend to become more widespread. Urbanisation takes a step back as we relocate to small villages and city suburbs.įor survivalists – those constantly training to survive a coming apocalypse - there was already a trend for fortified buildings. More than an escape from routine and urban chaos, the house now offers a retreat from viruses and infections. Today, people need a house that can effectively provide social isolation. Then, tall stone fortresses were built to prevent the enemy getting in. Initially, it served as a hiding place from bad weather and predatory animals.

Throughout time, the primary function of the house has been safety. It can be small, but with a courtyard and a terrace where you can have coffee in the morning. In times of pandemic, it is necessary to reduce contact with everything that is used in multi-storey buildings: elevator, elevator buttons, door handles, surfaces and, above all, neighbours.Īfter forced self-isolation on different floors above the ground, often without a balcony or terrace, we will all desperately want to have a house. Health and hygiene were not a consideration. High-rise buildings were designed to organise as many people as possible in one place.

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