Where is the most expensive office rent in the world in 2013? Unexpectedly, Luanda, Angola, due to extreme economic growth and lack of Class A office space to serve multinationals. Surprising facts and trends were uncovered in “Archinomics: Effects of Predicted Global Economic Growth on the Architecture Profession,” hosted by the AIANY Global Dialogues Committee on 11.21.13. The program revealed several snapshots into potential opportunities for architects and related design professions based on predicted global economic growth through 2020 and beyond. Various perspectives led to understanding why opportunity exists not only in the fastest growing economies, but also in mature global capitals such as Tokyo and New York. Continue reading “Archinomics: Effects of Predicted Global Economic Growth on the Architecture Profession”