Architects have to become designers of eco-systems. Not just designers of beautiful facades or beautiful sculptures, but systems of economy and ecology, where we channel the flow not only of people, but also the flow of resources through our cities and buildings.
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Bjarke Ingels Quote
“In the big picture, architecture is the art and science of making sure that our cities and buildings fit with the way we want to live our lives.”
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