Interior Architecture Assignment 2022

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
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The future of architecture appears to have at least two main prongs. These are
sustainable design as well as the sleek, high-tech look. These two directions may appear to be
mutually exclusive at first glance. For some people, the green living conjures up visions that are
known to be close to the earth. They may include houses which are built out of straws. These
straws have rain barrels used in watering organic gardens. In some cases, turbines are used in
harnessing wind power. On the other hand, a high-tech home is characterized by features of
Greeks who focuses on electronics. These will act as more of “Jetsons" in a lot of ways. It is a
reality that the architecture of the future( from 10 to 50 years) will incorporates all types of such
elements including modern, minimalists, sleek aesthetic and money-saving practicality and being
environmentally friendly.
Despite the fact homes will have probably the same basic features like kitchen,
windows, roofs, bathroom and possibly a room which has TV and sofa set in it, the
characteristics or features of architecture in the future can change the manner that we live from
10 to 50 years. The truth is that the Earth is running out of resources including rooms. At least
those places where many people would wish to live are cities. In the case of large cities, it would
mean that people who can afford it will have to pay a large amount of money for small spaces.
Also, those individuals who live in suburbs and work in these cities will spend their money, time
and gasoline while commuting to their jobs. This particular reality will be treated as a reflection
of the quote by Brown Steve, “Builders expect Home sizes to keep Shrinking”1
1 Brown, Steve. "Builders expect home sizes to keep shrinking." RIS Media. Jan. 18, 2011. (May
4, 2012) http://rismedia.com/2011-01-17/builders-expect-home-sizes-to-keep-shrinking/, 39

Figure 1: A room with TV and Sofa set
While there several potential solutions to these problems, the type of architecture applied in
constructing such "homes “may make a difference. One of such ways is through having super-
tall buildings. Such structures may not necessarily mean high-rise or skyscraper as one may think
but 30 stories or even more. This implies having a true vertical living. As Ray Leah reluctantly
asks "Can super tall be super green?", the concept of sustainable skyscraper looks like an
oxymoron since tall buildings will need more energy for their operation, need elevators to
support movement from floor to floor, sophisticated operation systems among others2. There is
already evidence of more-mixed use communities including playing, living, shopping and
working all in one area with convincing results. Just imagine how when one is living in such
building his/her life can change.
In this particular case, it is possible for one to live with his/her co-worker as a neighbor.
One will feel more invested in such kind of the environment considering that it is contained in
one place. The idea behind such moves may not necessarily to have a relatively small physical
footprint on Earth but also to get a dynamic and lively community of people. There are several
2 Ray, Leah. "Can super tall be super green?" Gensler. Nov. 16, 2010. (May 3, 2012)
http://www.gensleron.com/cities/2010/11/16/can-super-tall-be-super-green.html,67

mechanisms for reducing the uber-tall buildings as well as their effects on the environment.
Some of these initiatives will involve the use of electronic glass panels which tend to darken in
case they are exposed to higher temperatures. The process of darkening assists in cooling the
building by absorbing sunlight required in energy generation.
If you look at the tall buildings which are in existence today, they are covered with glass.
It is not possible to see inside them from the street. Other than mitigation of solar heat gains, one
of the main reasons for having them opaque is to hide effectively mechanical dead zones or large
structural system which are found behind the glass walls that may probably be unappealing to
see from outside. This practice does not only enhance privacy but also provide comfort. In the
pioneering days of the super tall building design, it was all about getting there. The main
question was how can we drive elevators to great heights? Is it possible to support the building to
almost 110 floors? Now the attention has shifted to the point of executing technology which
enhances the quality of “Homes” for the occupants.
Figure 2: Setting the boundaries of building plan to improve quality
Homes are already being designed with this particular ideal system in mind. Iceberg-shaped
London edifice which is commonly referred to as The Shard has over 70 floors (approximately72

floors to be exact) including residences, office space, and shopping3. The builders have
confirmed the building having indoor gardens and energy efficient systems. In case one does not
want to live in shiny and big towers, future “homes” offer a solution to this as well. Single-
family homes can choose to go compact as a means of securing the required level of both
environmental and economic comfort. I have once lived in apartments for a very long time
despite the fact I love the idea of being able to access everywhere through walking. I do not
relish the idea of going back to the pod. This implies that owning a single-family home will still
be an objective for most of the people in the future.
Figure 3: 5 supper-skyscraper in London
3 Hui, Terence KL, R. Simon Sherratt, and Daniel Díaz Sánchez. "Major requirements for
building Smart Homes in Smart Cities based on Internet of Things technologies." Future
Generation Computer Systems 76 (2017): 358-369.,79

Well, I may be too optimistic but I want my home to look more futuristic. This may not be
my biggest worries. The truth of the matter is that there is no one set of architecture to be used in
the future for similar homes. Certain companies like Alchemy architect is already selling
prefabricated homes that have been labeled as Wee Houses. These kinds of buildings comprise
modules that resemble shipping containers4. Although it is fun to check out such very expensive
and futuristic designs, the actual future of architecture will be more subtle as well as practical,
greener, more affordable with more advances in technology. Maintenance of the comfortable
interior temperature without necessarily incurring exorbitant bills of energy to cool or heat
interior spaces will dominate the features of our future homes.
In fact to me, the phrase “future of architecture” would mean some of the concepts in
design which are wild-looking and which I have enjoyed checking out through slideshows as
well as interactive images that are found online5. They can be impressive and beautiful but I will
not be living in anything similar to that any more than I will be living with “The Jetsons” before.
I have been surprised pleasantly to find out about the architecture of the future which considers a
practical approach. I am therefore convinced that such basic tenets of the same design will soon
become a reality in the next 50 years.
4 Barnes, Sandra L., and Angela Cowser. "Building Homes and Building Lives: Benefits of
Involvement in the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia." Women, Gender, and Families of
Color 5, no. 2 (2017): 153-174.
5 Indiviglio, Daniel. "The Future of Home: Urban and Smaller, but Still Owned." The Atlantic.
Sept. 20, 2011. (May 3, 2012) http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/09/the-future-
of-home-urban-and-smaller-but-still-owned/245394/,87

REFERENCES
Barnes, Sandra L., and Angela Cowser. "Building Homes and Building Lives: Benefits of
Involvement in the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia." Women, Gender, and Families of
Color 5, no. 2 (2017): 153-174.
Brown, Steve. "Builders expect home sizes to keep shrinking." RIS Media. Jan. 18, 2011. (May
4, 2012) http://rismedia.com/2011-01-17/builders-expect-home-sizes-to-keep-shrinking/
Hui, Terence KL, R. Simon Sherratt, and Daniel Díaz Sánchez. "Major requirements for building
Smart Homes in Smart Cities based on Internet of Things technologies." Future Generation
Computer Systems 76 (2017): 358-369.
Indiviglio, Daniel. "The Future of Home: Urban and Smaller, but Still Owned." The Atlantic.
Sept. 20, 2011. (May 3, 2012) http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/09/the-future-
of-home-urban-and-smaller-but-still-owned/245394/
Ray, Leah. "Can super tall be super green?" Gensler. Nov. 16, 2010. (May 3, 2012)
http://www.gensleron.com/cities/2010/11/16/can-super-tall-be-super-green.html