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Of Economy and Design in Architecture — Part 5: Into the looking glass
The future of economic considerations in architectural design
This is a series of articles relating to intersecting relationship between design and economics. This is by no far a full coverage of the intersection of the two subject areas. Individually, they can easily be callosal in scope. Instead, as an architectural designer, this is my attempt to explain how I see the two concepts pulling and pushing in real-time.
As the world continues to evolve and change, the way we approach architectural design must also adapt to meet the needs and challenges of the future.
Economic considerations have always played a significant role in the design process. Still, as resources become increasingly scarce and construction cost rises, it is more important than ever to consider the long-term economic impact of our buildings. This includes not only the initial cost of construction and materials but also the ongoing maintenance and energy costs that will be incurred over the lifetime of the building.
Additionally, as environmental sustainability becomes a more pressing concern, architects must consider their designs' environmental and economic impact, including the use of renewable resources and energy-efficient systems.
