Mies van der Rohe pithy aphorism: “Architecture is the will of the epoch translated into space” doesn’t seem to fit quite well with the modern IT generation, today. Often, new architectural forms and style expressions arise along with societal changes, and sometimes even crisis, which gives opportunities to people associated with building the challenges as well as the chances to new line of thoughts. For a large part, much of the celebrated architecture styles of today have its origin in the first half of the 20th century or earlier. The development of ENIAC, the first computer in the 1940s nor the widespread use of internet in the 1990s led to the evolution of architecture as a style movement or school of thoughts, spatially or symbolically. What did arrived, nevertheless, is the ‘smart office’, ‘smart cities’ or intelligent buildings that incorporates energy efficiency, safety and security, etc., through automation that integrates the control system into computers. But these technological evolutions are not really a style movement or initiation to new school of thoughts, per se. So, is it correct to say IT has little or no impact on architectural expressions or style movements? Share your thoughts.
Thank you professor Volodomyr Durmanov
, such insightful thoughts.
Most architectural thought is firmly based on 19th century tectonics and typologies. As a result, 60-year old information technology is mostly ignored by architects. Some would argue that in recent decade(s) there has been no critical development of architectural thought at all. I would not completely agree, but I guess it is true that pragmatism without too much thought on the basics of architecture is mostly the case now. If we interpret "IT" as the process of digitilization and vitualization which blurs the boundaries between material and information, then the impact of IT on our current days lives, cities, and buildings is huge - albeit for the most part ignored by architects.
Henri Achten , maybe architecture has become a business endeavor where "Form Follows Cost". If that is the case, is architecture as a profession sustainable? Often, you will see unsung styles of architecture becoming popular especially in areas where the mistry rules. Cost and the aesthetic taste of the clients can't really be control. How would architects deal such market praxis and still maintain genuine architectural languages and how would the education of the architectural discipline itself sustain in the future.
I think that IT has not influenced/changed architecture yet, but it has changed the way it is used in social aspect: people sending mails from one desk to another in the same office across (planned) meeting spaces..., people walking past historical monument watching it on a screen (in better light, in snow, in mist), mob events in different spots within cities, shops used as testing labs for Internet shopping, pop-up shops, and even night car races are triggered by IT tools. So far existing spaces are sufficient. Maybe that "save the Earth" movements will make an impact on architecture sooner than IT?
Diversification: star architects - star buildings, "basic" architects and "basic" buildings are still there from Babylonian times and IT seems to permeate all physical dividers - so far.
The way the buildings are use, function (utilitas) has change significantly. But, aesthetic styles (venustas) has not changed much over the years. Structure (Firmistas) has changed significantly too.
HI Dear Khuplianlam
Architecture is one of the industries that is significantly influenced by modern innovations. Technologies such as 3D and 4D printing, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, etc., are transforming the future of the industry.
Therefore, it can be boldly said that the emergence of any new technology in the field of architecture also has an impact and provides new facilities. For more information on this topic, we suggest you read the book New Construction Technology. Among the applications of new technology in architecture, the following can be mentioned:
- Ability to visualize using virtual reality
Virtual reality receives prototypes and converts them into computer reality. The resulting images engage the human senses and perception. This new technology has many applications in architecture. For example, FUZOR is a type of software that converts abstract designs into real images.
This tool helps architects to speed up the design process, develop their prototypes and convey the full concept to the customer. In addition, virtual reality technology helps to reveal design flaws and shortcomings.
- Utilization of artificial intelligence and robots in design and construction
Emerging materials and technologies of virtual reality and artificial intelligence together have changed the way of construction and design. Previously, towers were built using static drawings; It was not possible to move parts in these maps.
Advances in artificial intelligence and building information modeling (BIM) allow architects to adapt their designs to weather conditions, equipment, terrain, and more, and to optimize their models. Here, robotic masses and drones also serve architecture as a group by sharing tasks and facilities.
- 3D and 4D printing in the service of making prototypes and inexpensive buildings
New 3D and 4D printing technology is receiving increasing attention and is now very popular. It is expected that this technology will drastically change the process of architecture and construction of future structures. For example, the engineering-design company WinSun, using 3D printing technology and using a substance consisting of sand, fiber, cement and a special additive, has succeeded in printing separate parts that are connected to each other on the site and affordable houses. Have created cost-effectively.
In addition, the technology comes with the help of design software and helps architects to provide unique prototypes to present to municipalities and customers.
- Parametric design
Parametric design is another new technology that has been rapidly developed and has many applications in architecture. This process is based on algorithmic thinking.
This type of design uses different parameters and rules together to help the architect to clearly express the relationship between the goal and the result. The Morpheus Hotel, designed by the famous architect Zaha Hadid, is a prime example of parametric design.
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