-What is the purpose of Architecture, really?
-Where would we be without it?
-Would we even have built up instead of just out?
-Would we have any kind of variation in the production of homes without it?
-and if so would the different houses be a measure of one’s wealth?
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The reason why we have advancement in Architecture is obviously to benefit the people. The designs for the businesses/homes that are being produced wouldn’t have even been considered back in the day. But because of how much more powerful America and its people are, we’re able to put want before need in the production of the homes. Instead of just needing a bathroom, people “<a href=”http://elitechoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/pimped-out-high-tech-john-s.jpg”>pimp their bathrooms</a>” simply because they can. And WHYY??? Because money talks, and no matter how crazy the idea is or how excessive the want is, people do it anyway. This brings the idea of harming the world as little as possible into the mix for present architects. They know that they need to meet the needs luxury-wise, but they do their best to produce homes or businesses that are as eco friendly as possible.
In fact, it’s become so important to present day architects that the companies such as <a href=”http://www.brio54.com/”>Brio54</a>, who I’ve mentioned earlier, feel like they should make the eco friendly homes as affordable as possible in hopes of encouraging as many people as possible to buy more of them. They’re able to put in the amount of luxury people want or expect without harming the planet as much as before.
With the use of solar power as an alternative power source, the present day architecture meets the expectations of pretty much everybody, from the environmentalists who ride their bikes to work everyday because they’re afraid of the emittion of CO2 from cars to the multi-millionaires who care more about their cars than the planet. The future homes and/or businesses are sure to not only harm the planet less, but possibly reverse some of the damage done.
With the progression of today’s architecture, it’s easy to see that the possibility of having not only the essentials, but the luxury you want is possible without harming the environment. They make it possible for not only the rich to afford it either, they WANT you to make the world better and are showing it by making them so affordable. They want EVERYONE to hop on the band wagon and work towards emitting much less but not sacrifice the things they want.
