Abstract:
Architecture is either becoming out of context and repetitive, or on the other hand
becoming more prudent and sensible in terms of sustainability, participatory pianning etc.
and these aspects are gaining importance among architects and designers but though we
are getting better at designing in environmentally conscious ways incorporating green
spaces, avoiding the wastage of sources but the buildings somehow still lack the sensitivity
towards the human behaviors and human programmatic needs. As a result the spaces
designed prioritize objects over subject, exchange over the value and ignore other social and
aesthetic qualities leading to the creation of spaces that are increasingly scripted and
homogenous. Complimenting this statement is the fact that an anti-LEED campaign has
been started, that believes that achieving mere building sustainability means nothing if the
human context and human needs are being ignored. A solution to these problems has been
provided by human behavior itself by their inclination towards informal spaces and an
example is in the form of third places, places used for work but other than home and offices
famously star bucks, the spaces that help people continue their activities in a more flexible
and human oriented environment. The core challenge of architectural spaces should be to
facilitate the users need for interaction, comfortable living and connected learning
opportunities to nourish creativity, inspiration and innovation
