Thoughtful trends and innovations for better living

In conversation with Marksmen Daily

In RMZs opinion, what are the key industry trends to keep an eye out for over the next few years?

Many people today are looking for a more sustainable way of living and working. RMZ views this as an opportunity to re-invent. From innovations in design that have led to better indoor air quality, the built environment is also witnessing touchless technology solutions for an enhanced experience. Solutions such as pre-entry health checks, voice-activated elevators, social distancing sensors, automatic doors, hands-free switches, remote collaboration spaces, network security, automatic cleaning solutions in bathrooms, etc., are changing the workspace. Consumers are opting for hybrid workplaces and flex-space models for enhanced work-life balance. Employees want more choices and flexibility around how and from where they work.

RMZ’s assets, The Skyview, Ecoworld, Nexus, Nexity, and RMZ Spire incorporate wide open areas to cultivate human interaction and a natural work environment, complemented with abundant greenery, natural light, and optimised air circulation. Wellness spaces are on the rise. Holistically designed aesthetics like antitoxic paints, indoor plants, superior indoor air quality, high ceilings, design offerings with more scope for ventilation, biophilic designs and a pollutant-free environment are perceiving a boom in preference. RMZ has heightened their focus on well-being, health ,safe living and collaborative spaces. Their assets are reconfigured with biophilic designs and the right kind of indoor air quality with high quality indoor air systems in place.

In addition to focusing on Indoor air quality, the built-environment is also witnessing several touch-less technology solutions to enable the least contact and better experiences with touchless solutions such as pre-entry health checks, voice-activated elevators, social distancing sensors, automatic doors, hands-free switches, network security, and automatic cleaning solutions in bathrooms. Another aspect that plays a big part in appealing to a community is Art, reflecting a company’s vision in a far more creative way. RMZ has collaborated with indigenous and established artists to celebrate visual cultures at their assets that integrate with the daily lives of people.

Another growing trend is the repurposing of office spaces and turning office spaces into spaces for collaboration and gatherings, team building and community connections. Many market players are coming up with smart and multi-functional facilities all under one roof, with features such as podium gardens, a variety of retail outlets and cuisines to suit every palette, clubhouses with a well-equipped gymnasium with spa, indoor and outdoor pool, multipurpose sports court, lawns, banquet facilities, concierge facilities, thus offering a quality lifestyle. RMZ offers unique social experiences at their assets where the lines blur between work, life, learn and play as they create unique cultural experiences. They work to make memorable moments by bringing inspiring arts, entertainment, and diverse culinary offerings to life.

Safety is a new luxury and an indispensable component of the real estate sector today. Lately, there has been increased consumer awareness around security aspects, smart technology, better ventilation frameworks, no-touch and high-speed elevators, sensory doors, power back-ups for common areas, CCTV monitoring & state-of-the-art security systems all of which are vital add-ons.

To address the need for healthy buildings, RMZ has become a WELL Portfolio Partner with the International Well Building Institute (IWBI). All their operational developments have a Health & Safety rating from IWBI and they aim to have all under-construction projects WELL certified. Incidentally, RMZ was one of the first to receive an IWBI WELL certification in the world. They were one of the early organisations to adopt the green building rating system, US Green Building Council (USGBC) – LEED principles, across their existing and upcoming projects. RMZ Corp has developed the largest portfolio of assets certified under LEED Arc.

Designers, structural engineers, architects are coming together by connecting all the dots leading to efficient space and design systems, evolved technologies, and cost-effective utilization of resources. One of the most powerful learnings is that conscious planning and design are the key pillars for making personalization an essential element of all office spaces.

A positive workplace culture enhances employee engagement, hence productivity, leading to increased profitability.

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