Purpose

The essence of architectural work - Part 5

The four activities of architectural work - Part 1

Uwe Friedrichsen

11 minute read

Hole in a rock face (seen near Malaga, Spain)

In the previous post, we concluded the discussion of the Why, the purpose of architectural work, by looking at the cognitive and the humane facets of architectural work. We also briefly discussed that AI agents are not able to satisfy these traits of architectural work unless you solve solved problems time and again.

The essence of architectural work - Part 4

The cognitive and the humane purpose of architectural work

Uwe Friedrichsen

14 minute read

Mediterranean landscape (seen near Malaga, Spain)

In the previous post, we discussed the economic purpose of architecture. The economic purpose is probably the most emphasized facet regarding the Why of architectural work, yet hardest to grasp in its entirety and the hardest to get right. However, this does not mean that the other facets would be of less importance. But as they do not immediately emphasize time and money, they are often pushed aside in our highly commercial…