WHAT WILL ARCHITECTURE LOOK LIKE IN 100 YEARS?

WHAT WILL ARCHITECTURE LOOK LIKE IN 100 YEARS?

If we look back 100 years from now, the architecture was nothing like it is currently, and so will be the case for the future, it would be nothing like today. To understand the future we have to look back in the past. The changes the history faced will only become the foundation for the changes the future holds. 100 years back, architects tend to gather knowledge about every possible aspect needed to design a building, from laying brick to setting the interiors. To design a skyscraper, dozens of architects sat for days to finish the layouts needed by the contractor to make the building. But today, technology has invaded the desks of the architects.

Tomorrow’s architecture will be shaped by interweaving forces, including technology, concerns of the society, and the creativity of the designer. The future will have every kind of structure man could possibly imagine, ranging from rotating buildings to invisible houses, but the catch is everything would be environment friendly. The future will have a progression of architectural styles as they may develop over the years. The buildings will reflect high style rather than basic change or innovation, holding the main idea of sustainable design and high-tech look. Although the homes will probably always have the same basic features (a roof, windows, kitchen, bathroom, a room with sofa and TV in it), the future of architecture has the power to change the way we live – for the better. In reality, the Earth is running out of resources and room. While there are lots of potential solutions, architecture can make a big difference. One way is super tall building- since the sky is literally the limit, and the other being mixed-use communities, meaning living, playing, shopping and working all in one area, because peaceful future is something we all dream of. Not only the exterior of the buildings would change but the interiors would also be some kind of dream come true. With one touch of a button, facades would be changing according to the likes of the habitants. Living would become easier with the advances in technology, people can change the interiors according to their needs. Buildings would take people closer to nature as they would be more sustainable rather depending totally on artificial sustenance.

To me, the phrase “future of architecture” meant some of those wild-looking concept designs.  They can be beautiful and impressive, but everyone won’t be living in something like that. While all the highly creative, futuristic architectural designs would be fun, the real future of architecture will probably be more subtle and practical. Smaller, more affordable, greener, and with even more advance in technology.

As said by one of the greatest architects, “Every great architect is- necessarily- a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.”

The future architects would understand the need of the hour and design buildings which can solve problems and not give birth to more.