What constitutes good architecture? Vitruvius had thoughts, as did every epoch of architects who followed. Today, the question is as relevant as ever, given the urgency of the many crises facing society at large. Knowing what we know now, perhaps good architecture, beyond widely accepted criteria of beauty or usefulness, ought to consider its participation within larger environmental flows. This could mean a concern for which products are used, how much energy the project consumes, or even the minimizing of how much construction is needed, in addition to its overall appearance or how it meets the needs of its users.
The initial question can
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