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107 – Stewart Brand's 'How Buildings Learn' — "What Happens After They're Built"

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The Problematic Aspects of Architecture

In this chapter, they discuss the problematic aspects of architecture, including architects prioritizing the outer image of buildings, limited control over projects due to client demands, and the focus on aesthetics instead of deeper insight. They also criticize the lack of quality architecture and attribute it to the wickedness of architects themselves.

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