Increasingly, homes are being built with a "smart home" system

Imagine a world where you can automate every aspect of your home. You will have lights that shine at dusk and turn themselves off when we fall asleep, blinds who open or close based on the sun's position in relation to overhead weather patterns—it sounds like something out an episode from Black Mirror.

A future with greater automation means more time for other things- maybe even just spending quality family moments together without having worry about wasting energy or managing these things on our own.

Homes will be designed to accommodate aging populations

As we grow older we look to find more accommodating housing, whether that be a ranch house instead of a two story one. Perhaps finding an apartment building with an elevator rather than a walk-up. New apartment buildings are being built to be accessible meaning that it may look like a typical apartment they’re built with to provide grab bars in bathrooms among other things.

More and more people will be living in urban and suburban areas as rural populations decline

As the pandemic slowly comes to an end, people will start moving back into higher-density areas. This means that we can expect a rise in population numbers for both city proper or suburban locations with housing marking following suit accordingly.

The use of renewable energy sources is expected to increase significantly over the next decade

The passage of this bi-partisan infrastructure bill will provide federal money to deliver cleaner more reliable energy across the country. This is a huge step towards reaching zero emissions and creating an awesome future for all.