The future of Architecture

Will architectural design stay relevant in the future? Will architectural design by architects stay relevant in the future?

I think so, even with the advancement of technology, there is no substitute for human participation in the design process. Also, there will always be a need for projects and design to create everyday objects, homes, spaces and the like. It is impossible to get around the design step, there is always some beginning, concept and plan required for something to be created. It takes a certain delicacy, ideas and feelings that the computer cannot generate on its own. However, as it progresses, the way of designing will change, it will be more computerized, so it will be more accessible and interactive, it may be designing in VR space, it will minimize the need for spatial planning and thinking in favor of a complete model with all the details.

What factors accelerate these changes or shifts?

I think the main driving force behind these changes is advancing technology. Computers have more and more power, technologies such as Virtual Reality, 3D printing, and Intelligent rendering are being developed. Better and better artificial intelligences are also created that assist in the design percentage and simplify it.

Do you think architects need to adapt? If yes then how or if no then why?

Of course, they must, the previous events, such as the introduction of the computer, forced the need for draftsmen and creating freehand projections and visualizations, so now new technologies will replace the old ones, which now seem to be the only solution. An architect must constantly learn, develop and adapt in order to keep up with evolving technology. If he fails to do so, there is no chance of his existence in today's labor market.

How architects can continue to be useful to a larger section of society?

Design will always be needed and with the growing standard, everything requires more and more design to make it cheaper, prettier, lighter. The same is true for the architectural industry. There will always be a need for a place to live and the standard is increasing year by year, everyone wants to live in a nice and comfortable house or apartment. What was once a luxury is now standard and will be a necessity in the future.

How can the economics of the architecture industry improve in the long run?

The projects will become more and more detailed in order to be as efficient, ecological and cheaper as possible. The buildings will have a real functioning 3D model on which all changes and works will be simulated and adapted to ensure the best results. Carrying out such detailed designs will require a lot of knowledge, but also a lot of hard work, i.e., to keep the designs still at the same time as now you will need more architects working on the design.

If tools begin to automate design, do you think architects will be excluded from such futures?

I do not think so. Even if such a technology appeared, it would be necessary to enter parameters and make manual corrections. The world is not perfect and even if the program designs something that meets all the requirements, it will not be able to think through all the details of the project or adapt in the process, if some parameters turn out to be slightly different than those assumed at the beginning. An architect will always be needed to watch over the machine.

What steps the practice can take today to plant seeds that can be helpful to exist next to machines?

For sure not telling any machine how good design works (just kidding). Such steps may be to adapt the technology gradually so that it does not become our competition and help. Using it to serve the designer in perfecting his work, but not replace him. It is also important to make people aware that creativity requires a lot of brain involvement and that before we get to this stage of technology development, a lot can change in the world, so you need to count on the best.