Trends April 28, 2026 1 min read

The most overrated trends in construction today

From glass curtain walls unsuitable for tropical thermal profiles to superficial smart home gimmicks, we analyze where modern builders compromise true structural resilience.

From glass curtain walls unsuitable for tropical thermal profiles to superficial smart home gimmicks, we analyze where modern builders compromise true structural resilience.

Bldr. Muftau Ibrahim

Project Manager & Lead Designer

Muftau oversees technical integration and sustainable building practices at Realistic Projects. With over a decade of sub-Saharan civil engineering experience, he focuses on high-performance smart structures.

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