As demographics and lifestyles change, so do the requirements for where tenants choose to live. This is why architectural and design components for living spaces increasingly impact the desirability and value of residential properties. For example, the work-from-home trend and common areas have become more important as people are placing a higher priority on socializing where they live. Kurt Volkman, Associate Principal at HED, one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the U.S. – specializes in the design of Multifamily, Mixed Use, and Senior Living.