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“Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time” - quotes Bill Gates
Last
couple of decades, is by-far the most remarkable era in the history of
Architecture! The new, state-of-the-art Technology served as a springboard
for huge advancements in the field of Architecture, generating new
opportunities that helped Architects build capability to deliver high quality
and cost effective solutions quickly. Architects were able to leapfrog, by
re-defining their work using Information Technology and by introducing
innovative construction techniques and new materials.
I
believe that there have been three most important technological innovations in
last few decades in the field of architecture:
1.
Building Information Modelling Software for designing
2.
Internet to extract information and research
3.
Construction Technologies to give quality, economy and speed
If
we go back into the history, we can observe that throughout the 19th century,
architecture was concerned only for monumental projects to glorify the giant
civic structures. Thus, its scope of development was limited. Although, all
changed with the dawn of the 20th century. Industrial revolution bonded man
with the machine. Architecture was viewed with a modern outlook. The designing
and construction processes were brought to the people with more efficiency. The
rise of 21st century changed the face of architecture by the invention of the
Internet and IT systems.
Thus,
‘Technology’ can be called as a reflection of a new inspiration for
humanity - one that links man with mechanization and efficiency.
In
the next few blogs, I would like to share my views on the impact of Technology
in the field of Architecture. You can also share your views by leaving a
comment here. We hope to hear from you soon.
Next Blog: Building Information Modeling Software for Designing
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