Building for Tomorrow - global warming and real estatehttp://www.globalchange.com Life is short but buildings can last a very long time. People get attached to buildings. Future is about emotion. 9/11. Sub-Prime Crisis. Reactions to Sars and Bird Flu. Next generation, population explosion in India and Africa. Rapid urbanisation in China, India and Africa. Move into cities, talent shorgages, skills shortages. Infrastructure demand, land price, shortage of real estate, and problems of sustainability. Lack of resources. Economic growth, consumer demands, lifestyle expectations and contrasts between wealthy and poor. Global inequality. Economy, global warming, energy conservation and real estate industry. Environment, environmental change, climate change. Risks in real estate development. Operational and management risks and role of a Futurist. What is a Futurist? Identifying new opportunities in buildings control, environmental regulation. Keeping pace with change in real estate planning and corporate real estate demands. Impact on ...