In this new modern era of constant change, we as architects can be creators of this change. What will the future of architecture hold for us.? Future appears to be affected by new modern technology. Architecture, Nature, Technology are keys to unlock the change in the construction background. The new age advancing technology can create a better chance for architectural design & construction to change.
Smart cities, which we envision improving the economic value of a society and quality of life, will be upgraded by technological growth. Sustainability is a concept we as designers implement in our designs, construction industry. Sustainability can protect the quality of life of any city.
Sustainable city
“If you really think ECONOMY is more important than the ENVIRONMENT, try holding your breath whilst you count your MONEY.” – Dr Guy McPherson.
A Cities economic status is important. Air quality is of prime importance for a healthy environment, and can be better by implementing sustainable cities. The emitting of carbon should be
focused on with the utmost importance in the upcoming future. Global warming and carbon emissions may eventually eat up our planet, which would result in an uncomfortable, non-livable environment. We should return something to our mother earth for all the natural resources we extract from our land. We should strive for a sustainable, smart city, technology-driven future.
The future of architecture can immensely be affected by technology & nature.
The envision of the future
The future that we envision has advanced discoveries in technology in every aspect of life, which everyone hopes is much more advanced. We may imagine a city may look like something from a sci-fi movie.
“Flying Cars”
“Aerial highways”
“Robots”
As architects, we also envision an advanced technology-inspired future in the field of architectural design and construction. We may agree an integrated environment of Nature + Architecture + Technology can create a balanced quality of living.
“Floating Cities”
“Aerial streets”
“Green infrastructure”
“House – A living entity”
The technological advancements give us architects hope for a modern, smart city.
New age modern technologies
Technology applications which when integrated with architecture can create a better, balanced, advanced future! Modern technological innovations can change architecture design and construction methods. Architecture is changing at a rapid speed from designing to construction. Modern technologies like 3D printing, BIM, VR have changed the perspective and the limits for the architectural course. These modern applications can lead to more opportunities for architects, clients.
Virtual reality helps us view structures like 3d movies. The clients can get the opportunity to view the design of their buildings, walkthroughs in and around them.3D printing eventually helps in speedy, convenient, advanced construction methods.
Green cities
How does the future appear to be? We can hope for a greener, smarter, sustainable, advanced city.
Green/Eco-friendly cities are considered a prime aspect in future designs. We humans recently are facing adverse climatic changes. Global warming is a climatic issue that may cause adverse effects shortly. Rise in temperature, cutting down trees, growth of concrete jungle as we speak these issues may create an environment unfit for survival. These issues pose a serious threat to our environment.
Green cities focus on social, economic, environmental concerns solved by advanced methods. With the excessive cut down of trees, green cities aim to increase green cover by improving air quality. The green fabric can make the concrete jungle a more breathable environment, which eventually reduces air pollution by a considerable amount.
Smart cities
Smart cities are the future cities that are advanced in development, considering sustainability, energy-saving systems, renewable energy usage, advanced transportation systems. These smart cities are indeed smart in terms of energy-efficient use, zero energy concepts.
The smart city is an urban development focused on social, economic, environmental issues and aspects of future cities. Architects have already started implementing these methods. With the advancement of technology, cities can be made smart. We can hope for a balanced city, connected in every aspect.
Vertical Cities
Space we know has become one of the issues, which will be a major one shortly. In the construction industry, we will face issues, as we may run out of space to design, build. We have to eventually construct vertically higher by implementing modern building techniques like 3d printing that help in building modern cities.
Future we know is unexpected and what may happen next, but we can strive for a better one. Advanced technologies can create a better new future. The Future of architecture can be made better by integrating nature, architecture, and technology. We have already started implementing these concepts of modern technologies, which can create a more advanced future. We as architects can create change, for a better future.
“As an architect you design for the present with an awareness of the past for a future which is essentially unknown.”- Norman Foster.
