From reconnecting with nature to the practice of “emotional design,” 2025 will bring some unique trends in architecture.

The outlook for activity among architectural and design firms was positive in the last quarter of 2024, “driven by anticipated economic growth, declining interest rates and larger project budgets,” noted Marine Sargsyan, a staff economist at Houzz, a home design website.

Newsweek spoke to design experts who revealed the architectural trends to look out for in the new year.

Reconnection With Nature
Ralph Choeff, the founding principal architect of Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design in Miami, told Newsweek that “people are increasingly seeking to reconnect with nature” and that 2025 will see an emphasis on the integration of sustainability in modern design.

“There is a growing focus on incorporating natural light and ventilation wherever possible,” he said. “Views are emphasized, which, again, follow the theme of reconnecting with nature and the outdoors. Functionable open plans continue to be popular because they foster family interaction and connection.”

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