Architecture and It's impact on society

Written by - Monu Dalal

 Architecture And It's   Impact on Society

Architecture "the art or science of building and it is a art or practice of designing a shelter espacilly for human use by considering both practical and aesthetic factors. Architecture can enhance everyday experiences and it has the power to delight and inspire anyone.

Definition of Architecture From Famous Architects :-

"Architecture is unnecessarily difficult. It's very tough".   - ZAHA HADID

"Architecture is a way of seeing, thinking and questioning our world and our place in it".   - THOM MAYNE

"Architecture is merciless; it is what it is, it works or doesn't, and you can clearly see the difference".  - JACQUES HERZOG

There are many definitions or Architecture as there are architects who comment on the practice of it. Architecture is also known for 'Mother of all Arts'. Architecture is a tough practice and it is accommodating and inherently open to possibility.

It includes the design of the total built environment from the junior level of Landscape design, town or urban planning to senior level of building details in construction. It includes design or selection of furnishings and decorations, construction work supervision, restoration and examination remodeling of existing buildings.

Importance of Architecture:-

Architecture is a key that unlocks our cultures, our traditions, and our beliefs, through designing. It is a physical structure to live in not only for us but for animals too. Even in today's architectural designs, traditional and local culture find its own way. It is not understanding but connection between user and space in an emotional way. As it is more than a living environment, it's also a part of our culture. Where the idea of shelter is a junior thing, and building was originally designed by the climate of that area.

Impact of Architecture on Society :-

Architecture reflects society on a high level as well as personal level. Architecture effect our daily lives, quality of life, our culture and our way of living too.

1. A way that a building responds to needs of its users( culture).

2. Environment around us impacts our state of mood and mind. It has a specific impact on our life.

3. Dark space leave us to feeling cold depending on thinking and mind or mood.

4. It also affect the quality of life, where our mood and comfort can change with space.

5. Architecture help us to create a community.

6. Architecture shapes the nation and provide stability at community level.

Social Impact ? It may target to address complex challenges passes a community. Architect's design a space related or engaged to the community of that specific space. It includes their beliefs, their culture etc.

As Architecture impacts the society through their culture and tradition it also like include climate condition of that specific region. The design continued with climatic conditions and requirements of that area.

From these experiences we can say that architecture impacts the society in a way that is helpful for society, that help people to communicate with design and buildings as they are the user of that space or building.

" as these evolutions in society and  design occur, there is the question of what to do with old, outdated and run down buildings. Some are modified to take on different functions, while others are demolished, deemed to be beyond repair".