Are architects prioritizing aesthetics over comfort?
Modern architecture often prioritizes visual impact over human comfort, and I think we're paying for it in our daily lives. My office is in a glass tower that looks stunning from the outside, but inside we battle glare and heat for half the year, and the wind tunnel effect at street level makes entry unpleasant. Should architects be held to stricter standards for livability and environmental performance, even if it means sacrificing some of the dramatic aesthetics we've come to expect?