Technology plays an important role, and we as a profession will need to embrace it and meticulously integrate it with traditional crafts and knowledge to come up with humane solutions. Being modern is always part of human aspirations, but what is important is being relevant and sensitive, and architecture is a very responsible profession, which gives you an opportunity to inspire lives.
AI, as in any other field, has a lot to do with architecture as well. AI will help generate multiple design iterations on given parameters. But what will be missing will be humane and social content, which will effectively decide how architecture is relevant in the future. Traditional practices may become obsolete unless you adapt to BIM, AI driven tools and other advancements in technology. So, it’s important that the practices in India, also update themselves to international standards and deliver their services accordingly. Also, architecture as a profession will need to be more integrated with other professions, be it humanities, economics, science, and technology to be able to deliver holistic responses to complex issues.
The new technology, especially the availability of tools to design and deliver detailed composite construction methodology, is helping in increasing the pace and quality of construction. As and when we progress, more and more training will be available in these segments to make that sure such composite construction technology using steel, concrete, and various other materials can be applicable even in smaller towns with the help of local labour and contractors. Then it will become more common, effective and affordable. In fact, architecture as a profession is becoming more and more popular, and we can see practices emerging in villages, small towns and in 3-tier cities. This is a huge opportunity for the big number of young architects who are graduating every year.
Architecture has a big role to play in sustaining life and in enhancing the quality of life. Architecture is very important in defining the identity of a place, in nurturing culture and in sustaining societal harmony. Heritage, conservation, and retrofitting are also important considerations since much of our history is getting erased too quickly.
