Not all architectural trends are winners. Several trends have emerged in the last few years that Matthew Rosenberg, founder of M-Rad Architecture, hopes will go away in 2018. Among the trends are greenwashing and patterned facades, as well as artificial Astroturf and middleman, such as realtors and brokers, in real estate transactions. We sat down with Rosenburg to talk about his top 10 design trends to which he would like to say good-bye in 2018, why he thinks they rose to popularity to begin with, and what trends will emerge this year.

GlobeSt.com: What are the trends you are hoping will stay in 2017, and why have they become popular?

Matthew Rosenberg: First, furniture designer knockoffs. Society is advertising the importance of having the finer things in life, such as designer handbags and designer furniture; however not all of us have the wallet to afford such a luxury lifestyle, and are willing to buy a cheaper knock-off version and 'fake it'.