❌⚠️I've
been seeing a recurring theme in industry posts: the COMPARISON OF THE
HUMAN BODY TO A BUILDING, mapping design disciplines to physiological
systems.
As a Senior Architect and BIM Coordinator, I must respectfully challenge this conventional representation.
I fundamentally DISAGREE with the notion that Architecture is merely the exterior envelope or the skin of a building. This perspective severely undersells our profession's true impact.
ARCHITECTURE is not only skin; it is the HEART and the BRAIN.
The Structure is rightfully the Skeleton, providing essential framework and rigidity.
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems are the crucial Vital Organs and Circulatory System, making the body functional.
But Architecture is the discipline that defines experience: it is the Heart that gives emotion and the Brain that defines function and cognition.
Architecture directly impacts the user's emotional landscape, their sense of well-being, and even their day-to-day living quality. The careful orchestration of light, space, and materiality influences everything from concentration and stress levels to a person's posture and behavior.
Our work is not just about what is seen, but about how the space is felt and lived in. Let's elevate the conversation to reflect the true depth of architectural responsibility.
Note: This analogy is not meant to diminish the complexity of the human body, but to elevate the understanding of architecture’s depth and impact through metaphor.
As a Senior Architect and BIM Coordinator, I must respectfully challenge this conventional representation.
I fundamentally DISAGREE with the notion that Architecture is merely the exterior envelope or the skin of a building. This perspective severely undersells our profession's true impact.
ARCHITECTURE is not only skin; it is the HEART and the BRAIN.
The Structure is rightfully the Skeleton, providing essential framework and rigidity.
MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems are the crucial Vital Organs and Circulatory System, making the body functional.
But Architecture is the discipline that defines experience: it is the Heart that gives emotion and the Brain that defines function and cognition.
Architecture directly impacts the user's emotional landscape, their sense of well-being, and even their day-to-day living quality. The careful orchestration of light, space, and materiality influences everything from concentration and stress levels to a person's posture and behavior.
Our work is not just about what is seen, but about how the space is felt and lived in. Let's elevate the conversation to reflect the true depth of architectural responsibility.
Note: This analogy is not meant to diminish the complexity of the human body, but to elevate the understanding of architecture’s depth and impact through metaphor.
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