People are taking a patchwork approach to self-expression to feel like they have control over how their identity is generated. Yet as individual expression becomes more mutable and mistrust in social systems abounds, there’s one place above all that people are seeking integrity and guidance: brands.

Aware of hidden agendas, people no longer believe in the possibility of absolute truth or complete transparency from institutions, public figures, and individuals. Yet they are still drawn to honesty, integrity, and – at times – even vulnerability, which they expect from peers and brands alike.

Research shows that developments in property market technology – or 'proptech' – have created an imbalance in the US housing market that disproportionally impacts tenants. While tech advances are often welcomed by businesses, there are opportunities to mitigate the negative effects felt by consumers.

The global housing crisis is worsening, and in Germany, construction projects for homes are being cancelled at staggering rates, adding further complication to the issue. In response, COBOD and PERI have teamed up to produce affordable and quick-to-build 3D-printed apartment buildings.

As the US housing crisis intensifies, companies are developing alternative housing solutions for those struggling to get on the property ladder. To this end, Vika Living – a Los Angeles-based start-up – is on a mission to create portable, affordable homes for a new generation of homebuyers.

As Australia’s housing market skyrockets, young Australians are finding ways to get on the property ladder. A record number of first home buyers are eschewing the ‘great Australian dream’ in favour of ‘rent-vesting’: buying property in affordable postcodes so they can rent in better locations.