The Hidden Cost of Poor Design in Real Estate
We’ve all walked into a building that looks good from the outside but feels wrong inside — narrow hallways, poor ventilation, or rooms that don’t make sense. Bad design is more than an inconvenience; it’s expensive. Poorly designed buildings often need constant renovation, waste energy due to poor airflow or lighting, and sometimes even reduce property value. Investors lose money. Families lose comfort. Cities lose beauty.
Around the world, great architecture is often invisible — it simply works. Think of the way Roman aqueducts still stand after centuries, or how Japanese homes are built to withstand earthquakes. Design is not decoration; it’s the blueprint of functionality.
In Nigeria, myths persist that cutting corners saves money. In reality, every shortcut taken in design costs double later. Good design may seem expensive today, but poor design is a bill that keeps arriving tomorrow.