Is there a particular issue that is important to you or that causes you difficulties?
Issues about environment has been an issue for years that has affected each human being, animal and nation on this planet. Issues like Global Warming, Air Pollution, Waste Disposal, Water Pollution and Climate Change have taken a toll on the world.
Architecture plays a role in taking care of the environment too. As architects we need to design buildings that are eco-friendly, more green which can be adaptable to the surroundings – in simpler terms architects need to create buildings that are energy efficient, sustainable buildings which are designed to reduce an overall impact while building and after being built.
Are there examples of work by other designers/illustrators/architects/ practitioners that can be argued to have addressed this issue/problem?
The best example that can describe sustainability and eco-friendly environment is Frank Lloyd Wright’s – Fallingwater. Fallingwater is a masterpiece that preserves and conserves the surroundings. Built around nature, Fallingwater demonstrates leadership and creativeness. The structure is now like a museum for the general public and celebrates the ability of design style in harmony with nature. The inspiration of Fallingwater definitely comes from nature and the organic architecture is more of a Japanese Style – which revolves around harmony and peace while designing a space.
Frank Lloyd Wright and Geoffrey Bawa found a way in design to be one with nature while still creating something magnificent that still stands today. Their designs are not impossible to create, rather simple and good for the environment. The sensible solution in any design it to choose sustainable architecture and use materials that are eco-friendly.
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