Sustainability can't be like some sort of a moral sacrifice or political dilemma or a philanthropical cause. It has to be a design challenge.
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For me, architecture is the means, not the end. It's a means of making different life forms possible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Architecture serves as a tool to enable and enhance various ways of living.
Bjarke Ingels emphasizes that architecture is not merely about creating buildings; rather, it is a medium through which diverse lifestyles and forms of existence can be facilitated. This perspective highlights the role of architecture in shaping human experiences and interactions, suggesting that the built environment has a profound impact on life itself.
Themes
ArchitectureLifeDesignMeansExistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about sustainable design in architecture classes.
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